News & Alerts

Our neighborhood has a great new locally-owned dining/take out option!  Jennifer Pennifer Bakes recently opened on Pico Blvd. --  just east of Midvale on the north side. Owned and operated by West L.A. native Jennifer Saltzman. the cafe menu includes breakfast and lunch items  -- such as omelettes, sandwiches and salads -- featuring organic/locally sourced ingredients and vegan options.  In ...

Over the last few weeks, WSSM residents have likely noticed the closure of curb lanes along westbound Pico Boulevard and its intersection at Overland.  The great news is that the initial phase of the long anticipated Walk Pico! street improvement program is finally underway. After several years of planning in partnership with our community through the Westside Neighborhood Council (WNC), the ...

In response to concerns expressed by neighbors during the December 1, 2020 WSSM Board Meeting, developer RBM and land-use consultants three6ixty have made some MAJOR changes to the design of the project proposed for the 2121 Westwood (formerly Wally’s wine store) site.  The main goal was to reduce the scale and visual impact of the project experienced by the homes ...

WNC has started a Community Clean Up to support our Local Business Community and to jump start what we all hope is the beginning of the way back to life prior to COVID-19 and all of its restrictions.  Pico, Westwood, Sepulveda and Santa Monica are all looking a bit ragged and with a little community elbow grease, WNC believes we ...

Businesses in our neighborhood are in a critical state.  Many have trimmed staff, hours of operation and are hanging on by a thread.  While a giant infusion of cash would help the situation, I know the City Budget is in the red and family budgets have been stretched thin, so, I am asking all of you to bring something to your favorite ...

Here is the WSSM area COVID-19 report for the week ending September 4. The dramatic improvement in case rates continues for the Westside and all of LA County.  In the past week, LA County's new infection rate dropped to 8 per 100,000, which if maintained (or improved) will permit more loosening of current restrictions. Locale New cases week ending Sep ...