Westside Current

Telling the stories that matter most to folks on the Westside of Los Angeles.

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After initial election results showed incumbent Councilwoman holding a 66% lead, Traci Park declared an early victory in front of a crowded room of constituents Tuesday night.
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Animal Services has told the foster family of Buddy, a West LA shelter dog, that they must either adopt him or bring him back to the shelter by June 9, sparking outrage from volunteers and rescue advocates. https://t.co/D9EI3IvFxW

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Some Westside rental properties logged hundreds of code violations over the past decade, according to a new City Controller database compiling LAHD complaints and enforcement records. https://t.co/nyEKQNqhck

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Councilwoman Traci Park slammed LA’s new budget after the city cut the Coastal CARE+ cleanup team responsible for removing hazardous waste and trash from Venice beaches and waterways. https://t.co/3OH7qeTNOn

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Burglary crews are reportedly using DoorDash bags to see if anyone is home before breaking into houses across Southern California, authorities said during an arrest announcement Wednesday.
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Dr. Gary Michelson argues LA is choosing to pay for the consequences — including rising liability claims and worsening shelter conditions — instead of investing in prevention.
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Officials are considering a major crackdown on repeat “party houses” after years of neighborhood complaints about large late-night events operating out of residential homes.
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A new LAPD report shows 46,456 calls for service at city branches from 2017 to 2024 — with Westside libraries generating the highest total citywide. Now, City Hall is weighing adding more metal detectors, security officers, and expanded surveillance. https://t.co/3yJ7qnm36v

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A Santa Monica College student was taken to a hospital as a precaution after an unprovoked attack near the school’s Center for Media and Design campus, according to campus police. https://t.co/Bed9DTAM7t

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Residents living near the 90 Freeway say hidden encampments and ongoing safety concerns continue despite repeated cleanups. Officials say teams offer housing, but some refuse and continue returning to the corridor — making a permanent solution difficult.
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A Westside practice is building a support network for parents navigating the everyday stress of raising children, IVF, postpartum mental health, LGBTQ family planning, and everything in between. https://t.co/uU15UbppnN

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Westside Neighborhood School is turning a former office building into a 132,000-square-foot campus with larger classrooms, indoor-outdoor learning spaces, expanded arts and athletics, and room to grow. https://t.co/4Z0Mi6dlWG

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Los Angeles could soon ask voters whether private country clubs and golf courses should face a new tax. https://t.co/JjFajgONrd

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California is pouring another $111 million into housing projects — including more than $36 million for LA County — as federal prosecutors are alleging millions in earlier homelessness dollars were diverted through fraud schemes tied to Homekey projects. https://t.co/TYlOh06Ro2

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A 51-year-old man was stabbed at the Whole Foods near Lincoln and Rose on Saturday evening, said LAPD. Police said the suspect was taken into custody. The incident marks the third reported stabbing or edged-weapon attack in Venice since Thursday morning. https://t.co/w7TROVrjgx

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A man was left with a severe arm injury after police say a suspect armed with a samurai sword attacked him during a dispute Thursday evening on Rose Avenue in Venice.
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A Brentwood therapy practice is building a support network for parents navigating IVF, pregnancy loss, postpartum mental health, LGBTQ family planning, and the everyday stress of raising children. https://t.co/uU15UbppnN

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LAPD Reminds Drivers to Share the Road During Bicycle Safety Month https://t.co/vVCKcNPZsq

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City Seeks Delay in Crowley Lawsuit as Cases by Palisades Fire Victims Advance https://t.co/TboxFaBmsS

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Suspect Arrested, Held on $4 Million Bail After Hit and Run Kills Toddler and Uncle https://t.co/dIZZs4wI8t