Westwood
Coverage of Westwood in the Nexus archive.
- One tree at a time: Denver nonprofit works to close shade gap as heat dome threatens neighborhoods
A Denver nonprofit, The Park People, is addressing the 'shade gap' by planting trees in underserved neighborhoods like Valverde, which has 9% canopy cover, as a heat dome threatens the region. Trees can reduce temperatures by 15-20 degrees, and the organization aims to plant 1,200-2,000 trees annually in 28 identified neighborhoods.
- Man and woman found fatally shot inside Westwood home in possible murder-suicide
A man and woman were found fatally shot inside a Westwood home, prompting police to investigate a possible murder-suicide. The incident has caused shock in the neighborhood.
- Man and woman found fatally shot inside Westwood home in possible murder-suicide
A man and woman were found fatally shot inside a Westwood home, leading police to investigate a possible murder-suicide. The incident occurred early Friday and has caused shock in the neighborhood.
- Man, woman found dead in possible murder-suicide in Westwood, police say
A man and a woman were found dead in a Westwood home, and police are investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide. LAPD officers responded to the 1300 block of Holmby Ave. at 5:40 a.m. and discovered two deceased individuals.
- 2 found dead at Westwood home after being shot in possible murder-suicide, police say
Two people were found dead at a home in Westwood after being shot, and police are investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide.
- 2 more L.A. home break-ins reported, this time in Sherman Oaks and Westwood
Two new residential burglaries were reported in Sherman Oaks and Westwood, marking a shift southward of a San Fernando Valley burglary spree. The LAPD confirmed an overnight incident on Westholme Avenue in Westwood, where police were called shortly after midnight.
- Major homebuilding company leaving Los Angeles HQ for Arizona in 2027
KB Home, a major U.S. homebuilding company, will relocate its corporate headquarters from Westwood, Los Angeles to Tempe, Arizona in spring 2027. This move reflects a broader trend of companies shifting operations out of California.