UCLA announced the creation of a new Unhoused Task Force on March 20 to explore strategies to address homelessness on campus and in Westwood.
The task force includes administrators, faculty members, members of student governments and a representative of the UCPD, according to a press release.

This post was updated April 9 at 9:34 p.m.
The UCLA community celebrated Los Angeles culture Thursday at April’s First Thursdays block party.
Roller skating, skate performances, a live mural painting and food trucks were featured on Broxton Avenue for “LA Vibes,” drawing in more than 2,200 attendees, said Eddie North-Hager, interim executive director of UCLA Media.

House of Mandi is bringing authentic Yemeni cuisine to the Westwood community.
The restaurant, which opened March 15, features traditional Arabic seating and music along with its Yemeni menu.

The North Westwood Neighborhood Council heard updates from various public officials and discussed issues surrounding transportation and homelessness Wednesday.
The council, which represents Westwood to the Los Angeles City Council, meets on the first Wednesday of every month in UCLA’s Weyburn Terrace.

Upbeat music boomed through Broxton Avenue on March 15 as the Bruin Flea market opened for its fourth official installation.
The monthly market featured clothing, jewelry, music cassettes and food vendors.

Westwood community members were able to “Paint the Town Pink” at March’s edition of Broxton Nights on Saturday evening, which featured roller skating, music, dance and hot pink outfits.

The North Westwood Neighborhood Council represents UCLA and Westwood to the Los Angeles City Council. The council’s meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at UCLA’s Weyburn Terrace and are open to the public.