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Stolen Catalytic Converters Recovered Last Month in Phoenix The plague of catalytic converter theft is most highly publicized in L.A. -- but is experienced in equally astounding rates nationwide.  Easily removed by thieves within a couple of minutes, they are readily resold on the black market.  Scrap metal dealers will pay several hundred dollars each for these devices, which contain ...

As a result of the completed 2020 U.S. Census, all of WSSM’s electoral districts – City Council (CD5), County Supervisorial (SD3), State and Federal offices – are currently undergoing the process of redrawing boundaries.  The power of our votes and resulting representation will be strengthened or diluted – all depending upon how our new district boundaries are shaped.  To make ...

Once again, the California Legislature is considering a host of housing bills, ostensibly for the purpose of increasing affordable housing but without providing any subsidies to actually enable the development of affordable housing. Although some bills may be worthwhile, many are simply destructive of existing communities, the environment and our quality of life, while providing gifts to developers. For latest updates ...

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 ...

This is a FREE virtual event on March 7, 2021, 11AM - 3PM for West Los Angeles residents to learn from local experts how to prepare for and survive a major disaster.  Learn how to "prepare, survive and thrive".  All presentations are virtual and each will be followed by live Q & A sessions.  Keynote speakers: Dr. Anne Rimoin, PhD ...