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A Closer Look, California, News

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June 23, 1:03 pm

UCLA student hopes to make change after losing father to coronavirus

After losing his father to the COVID-19 pandemic, Evan Sentoso is intent on advocating for workers’ rights. Sentoso’s father, Harry Sentoso, passed away at 63, two weeks after he started working at Amazon in late March – during the company’s hiring spree following high demand for essential and non-essential items. Read more...

Photo: Evan Sentoso, a rising fourth-year cognitive science student, is intent on advocating for labor rights in light of his father’s passing. But Sentoso is still grieving over his loss. (Courtesy of Evan Sentoso)

California, Campus, News, UC

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June 20, 3:35 pm

UCLA programs aim to help students facing food insecurity during pandemic

As students and their families face reduced income because of disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, many are becoming more vulnerable to food insecurity. Tabitha Romero, a fourth-year political science student, was the first in her family to graduate from college, but her celebratory moment is mixed with anxieties for the future and the looming realities of food insecurity. Read more...

Photo: UCLA programs help students alleviate basic needs concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Daily Bruin file photo)

California, News, UC

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June 15, 1:37 pm

UC Board of Regents unanimously votes in support of restoring affirmative action

The University of California Board of Regents unanimously voted to endorse affirmative action at a special regents meeting Monday.  The board accepted UC President Janet Napolitano and Regent Chair John Pérez’s recommendation to endorse Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 in a vote 17-0 and the repeal of Proposition 209 in a vote 19-0. Read more...

Photo: The University of California Board of Regents unanimously voted to endorse Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 and the repeal of Proposition 209 at a special regents meeting Monday. (Daily Bruin file photo)

California, Campus, Los Angeles, National, News, Westwood

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June 7, 3:40 pm

Majority of National Guard troops to leave LA as protests have become less violent

Most of the National Guard will depart from Los Angeles on Sunday evening, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement Sunday. “A small number of units” will remain nearby until Wednesday for emergency support if necessary, he said.  “I’m proud that our city has been peaceful this week — and that our residents are leading a powerful movement to make Los Angeles more just, equitable, and fair for Black Angelenos, communities of color, and all of our workers, youth, and families,” Garcetti said in the statement. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement that most National Guard troops will depart from LA on Sunday evening. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)

California, Los Angeles, News, Westwood

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June 6, 8:26 pm

Protest against racial injustice draws hundreds to Wilshire Federal Building

“Show me what democracy looks like,” called protesters in Westwood on Saturday afternoon. “This is what democracy looks like,” hundreds chanted back. The protesters gathered near the Wilshire Federal Building on Saturday to protest against police brutality and racial discrimination. Read more...

Photo: Hundreds of protesters crowded the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Veteran Avenue on Saturday to protest police violence and racial discrimination. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

California, Crime, Los Angeles, News

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June 6, 3:41 pm

Protesters demand reform from LAPD chief at police vigil for George Floyd

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore drew the ire of protesters demanding the department answer for violence against Black people and peaceful protesters as LAPD held a vigil for the death of George Floyd. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles Police Department holds a candlelight vigil for George Floyd with community faith leaders. Many protesters present said they were unsatisfied with Chief Michel Moore’s assurance that he will try to bring change and asked him to commit to reform. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)

California, Los Angeles, News

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June 5, 4:10 pm

California to allow qualifying counties to open schools, family entertainment centers

This post was updated June 8 at 9:05 p.m. California will allow counties to reopen schools, day camps, bars, gyms and some sports starting next week, according to The Associated Press.  California’s top health official Mark Ghaly said the state will release guidance for counties on reopening the facilities Friday, according to NBC Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: California will allow counties to reopen some businesses, including schools, bars, gyms, day camps and sports, with restrictions. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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