Westwood
Coverage of Westwood in the Nexus archive.
- A fatal fungus threatens the future of Westwood's famous Kissing Tree
The Kissing Tree in Westwood, New Jersey, a historic landmark associated with love stories, is threatened by a fatal fungus. Dan Zambrano, Chairman of the Westwood Shade Tree Committee, highlighted the tree's prominence at a downtown intersection.
- FBI officials tout drone seizures as plans for upcoming major L.A. events are laid out
FBI officials announced security plans for upcoming major events in Los Angeles, including the Super Bowl and another large-scale sporting event in two years. They also highlighted drone seizures and security successes following the FIFA World Cup.
- 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.