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The cross town rivalry was tight with the SMC Corsairs clinging to a one point lead over the West Los Angeles Wildcats 23-22 at halftime, but West Los Angeles came back to win the game 56-51 after the Wildcats outscored the Corsairs during the final seconds of play in the SMC Pavilion Saturday afternoon.

A body covered with a sheet lies on the intersection of Bundy and Missouri in West Los Angeles Wednesday night. The accident occurred during rush hour traffic around 5 p.m.

News, West Los Angeles, Traffic, Accident, Fatality

Motorcyclist Killed On Bundy Drive During Rush Hour In West Los Angeles

Posted Nov. 7, 2012, 10:37 am

A motorcyclist was killed in a traffic accident just before 5 p.m. Wednesday involving a SUV on S. Bundy Drive between Olympic and Santa Monica Boulevard in West Los Angeles.

New Roads Summer Humes prepares to serve for a point against Lighthouse Christian to make the game 16-9 in the first set at Memorial Park on Oct. 23.

Sports, Volleyball, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Lighthouse Christian, New Roads

New Roads Volleyball Rolls Over Lighthouse Christian and Wildwood

Posted Oct. 24, 2012, 4:51 pm

New Roads (8-6) is on a winning streak with two wins this week beating Lighthouse Christian for the second time this season in a decisive three sets 25-18, 25-15, and 25-20 Tuesday afternoon with the second game won against Wildwood Wednesday in three sets 25-14, 25-19, and 25-17.

Wildwood's Aethina Brooks goes up for a kill against Vistamar Monday night at the Willows Community Center in Culver City.

Sports, Volleyball, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Lighthouse Christian, Wildwood

Wildwood Volleyball Wins Over Lighthouse Christian

Posted Oct. 16, 2012, 1:49 pm

The Wildwood Wolves (4-5) won 3-0 against Lighthouse Christian (3-11) 25-23, 25-15, and 25-18 Tuesday night coming off of a loss to league rival Vistamar (12-4) to improve their play in the Coastal League.

President Obama's motorcade will shut down major streets across Los Angeles today and Monday to attend three events.

News, Transportation, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles

Streets To Avoid During Obama's Los Angeles Visit Today, Monday

Posted Oct. 7, 2012, 2:12 am

The Los Angeles Police Department says the following streets may experience temporary closures today and tomorrow while President Obama is in town to attend three events.

Forward Rosie Potts of Santa Monica College takes on Vanessa Gonzalez of the West Los Angeles Wildcats during the Corsairs victory 9-0 on the Corsair Field Tuesday afternoon. Potts scored two goals in the second half.

Sports, Soccer, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Women

Lady Corsairs Goal Happy Against Wildcats With 9-0 Win

Posted Oct. 2, 2012, 4:41 pm

Santa Monica College (4-2-3) fronted a massive offensive attack against the West Los Angeles Wildcats (0-4) scoring nine goals between seven players in a remarkable show of depth and talent displayed by the Corsairs women's soccer team on the Corsair Field Tuesday afternoon.

UCLA Longevity Center director Dr. Gary Small will speak at the Oct. 27 conference.

Health, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles

UCLA Longevity Center’s Healthy Aging Conference Set For Oct. 27

Posted Sep. 29, 2012, 11:00 pm

The UCLA Longevity Center will host a Healthy Aging Conference, which will take place Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Olympic Collection Conference Center in West Los Angeles.

Brü Haus has re-vamped its happy hour menu featuring many new items with price points of $3, $5, and $7.

Dining, West Los Angeles, Wilshire Boulevard, Food

Brü Haus Launches New Hour Happy In Time For Football, Oktoberfest

Posted Sep. 24, 2012, 5:18 am

Just a stone’s throw away from Santa Monica on Wilshire Boulevard is Brü Haus that has one of the best happy hours in town that runs 4-8 p.m. weekdays.

Myles Johnson of Santa Monica College picks up 15 yards in the second quarter against the West Los Angeles College Wildcats during the Corsairs win 31-21. Johnson would go on to rush for 112 yards on Sept. 22.

Sports, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, Football, West Los Angeles, Smc

SMC Corsairs Contain West Los Angeles Wildcats To Win 31-21

Posted Sep. 23, 2012, 5:17 am

Santa Monica College (3-1) caged the West Los Angeles Wildcats (1-2) during their first conference game of the season in a commanding game where the Corsairs showed sparks of brilliance while whittling down the Wildcats to win the game 31-21.

The preliminary 3.4 earthquake struck Beverly Hills at 12:03 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7.

News, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Earthquake

3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes In Beverly Hills, Shakes The Westside

Posted Sep. 6, 2012, 5:14 pm

Shaking of up to 10 seconds was felt from Santa Monica to Hollywood, based on posts to social media sites Facebook and Twitter. The shaking was felt from Santa Monica to Hollywood.

A rendering of what the 405 Freeway will look like at Wilshire Boulevard. Reconstruction of all eight ramps is expected to take more than one year.

News, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, 405 Freeway

405 Freeway Wilshire Blvd. Ramps Reopen Three Weeks Ahead Of Schedule

Posted Aug. 31, 2012, 5:47 am

Three weeks ahead of schedule, the 405 Freeway westbound Wilshire Boulevard on-ramp and the northbound off-ramp will re-open to traffic today. The two ramp closures, popularly known as “Ramp Jam,” were originally scheduled for 90-day closures that officially began on June 22 with reopening originally scheduled for Sept. 22.

A palm tree smolders after a small plane crashed into a residential area in West Los Angeles near Olympic and Westwood Blvd.

News, Video, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica Airport, Plane Crash

Small Plane Crashes In West Los Angeles After Taking Off At Santa Monica Airport, Pilot Dies

Posted Aug. 10, 2012, 12:39 pm

A plane that took off from Santa Monica Airport crashed moments later in a residential neighborhood of West Los Angeles around 6 p.m. Friday the evening smoldering palm trees and snarling traffic just east of the 405 freeway near Olympic and Westwood Blvd along Mississippi Ave.

Chef Charlie Hwang serves up a selection of sausages, burgers, and pretzels at BRÜ HAUS, which celebrated its one-year anniversary on Saturday.

Dining, Restaurant, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Food

Celebrating Beer, Brats At BRÜ HAUS In West LA

Posted Jul. 26, 2012, 1:08 am

BRÜ HAUS celebrated 365 days of beer and brats at its West Los Angeles location earlier this month. The one-year anniversary tasting bash on July 14 featured a variety of exotic brews from Germany, the Americas, and Belgium as well as a sampling of sausages, burgers, and Bavarian pretzels.

A rendering of what the 405 Freeway will look like at Wilshire Boulevard. The I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project began demolishing the first of eight ramps joining Wilshire and the 405 Freeway on Friday. Reconstruction of all eight Wilshire ramps is expected to take more than one year.

News, Transportation, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, 405 Freeway

What You Need To Know About The Ongoing 405 Freeway Wilshire Ramp Closures

Posted Jun. 23, 2012, 4:00 am

Plan ahead, adjust your travel times, and share the ride -- that's the message from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The 405 Freeway Wilshire ramp closures started at 10 p.m. Friday night. Construction of the westbound and northbound on and off-ramps from Wilshire is expected to take 90 days.

News, Veteran Affairs, West Los Angeles

Veterans Suit Against West L.A. VA Will Go Forward

Posted Mar. 20, 2012, 6:50 am

The lawsuit challenging VA policies that deny permanent housing on the West Los Angeles VA campus to veterans will now go forward, after the federa...

The party scene in Westside Ballet of Santa Monica’s “The Nutcracker.”

Calendar, Theater, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles

Westside Ballet Of Santa Monica Presents 'The Nutcracker' For Two Weekends

Posted Nov. 29, 2011, 1:07 am

For the past 39 years, the Westside Ballet of Santa Monica has thrilled audiences with its annual production of “The Nutcracker.” For ei...

News, Transportation, West Los Angeles, 405 Freeway

405 Freeway Contractor To Remove 60 Foot Beams At Santa Monica Boulevard

Posted Nov. 14, 2011, 5:20 am

The I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project contractor is anticipated to begin loading out 60 foot beams from the construction area along the sou...

The protest was organized by ReFund California, a statewide coalition of students, teachers, homeowners, and others.

News, Police Department, West Los Angeles

Photos: Eleven Westwood Protesters Arrested

Posted Nov. 9, 2011, 10:53 am

A protest at the intersection of Wilshire and Westwood boulevards today led to the arrest of 11 people who sat in a circle and refused to move....

News, Transportation, West Los Angeles, 405 Freeway

405 Freeway Retaining Wall To Be Demolished

Posted Nov. 4, 2011, 1:57 am

The I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project contractor is anticipated to begin demolition of the existing retaining wall along southbound 405 Fre...

News, Transportation, West Los Angeles, 405 Freeway

10 Freeway Drainage Installation To 405 Freeway Ramp Starts Today For Five Weeks

Posted Nov. 2, 2011, 1:55 am

The 405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project enters a new stage with the contractor continuing drainage installation along the eastbound I-10 to sou...

News, Transportation, West Los Angeles, 405 Freeway

405 Freeway Sunset Bridge Reconstruction Starts Monday For 12 Consecutive Nights

Posted Oct. 30, 2011, 2:53 am

The 405 Freeway contractor will begin demolition and reconstruction of the northern half of the Sunset Boulevard Bridge starting Monday, Oct. 31, f...

News, Transportation, West Los Angeles

Avoid Sepulveda Boulevard From Wilshire To Constitution This Weekend

Posted Oct. 28, 2011, 10:45 am

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will be self performing the relocation of utility lines on Sepulveda Boulevard, north of Wilshire to ...

News, West Los Angeles, 405 Freeway

Tonight's 405 Freeway Closure Canceled

Posted Oct. 28, 2011, 10:25 am

Tonight's fourth and final scheduled closure of the 405 Freeway this week between the 101 Freeway and Getty Center Drive has been canceled. ...

The southbound 405 Freeway lanes will close Tuesday and Wednesday night, with northbound closures planned on the freeway for Thursday and Friday nights.

News, Transportation, West Los Angeles, 405 Freeway

Major 405 Freeway Closures During The Next Four Nights

Posted Oct. 25, 2011, 4:15 am

The southbound lanes of the 405 Freeway will be closed from the 101 Freeway to Getty Center Drive tonight and Wednesday night, with northbound clos...

News, West Los Angeles, Wilshire Boulevard, 405 Freeway

Wilshire Boulevard Closure Postponed Until Monday As Part Of 405 Construction Work

Posted Oct. 19, 2011, 2:57 am

The 405 construction contractor has postponed the full closure of Wilshire Boulevard until Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. The contractor is antici...

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