University police are looking for a suspect reportedly involved in an off-campus hot prowl burglary early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred in an apartment at Sycamore Court around 4:00 a.m., according to a UCPD crime alert sent Tuesday. Read more...
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News, Westwood
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August 21, 6:01 pm
UCLA alumnus Kristina Irwin runs to represent District 5 in LA City Council
Los Angeles resident and realtor Kristina Irwin has joined the race for LA City Council District 5. Irwin, who is a UCLA Extension school alumnus in public relations and marketing, is one of seven candidates currently registered to run for the 5th District. Read more...
Photo: Kristina Irwin, a local realtor, notary public and UCLA Extension alumnus, has declared her candidacy for LA City Council District 5, which represents Westwood. (Courtesy of Kristina Irwin)
Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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August 17, 3:13 pm
LA County mandates masks at large outdoor events regardless of vaccination status
Los Angeles County will require face masks to attend large outdoor events effective Thursday at 11:59 p.m., regardless of vaccination status. All individuals who attend outdoor events with more than 10,000 attendees must wear masks at all times, except while actively eating or drinking, according to an LA County Department of Public Health order updated Monday. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles County will require face masks to attend large outdoor events such as music festivals, sporting events and parades beginning Thursday at 11:59 p.m. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)
California, Los Angeles, National, News, Science & Health
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August 17, 12:29 pm
Researchers find link between expiring eviction moratoriums, COVID-19 case rates
Expiring eviction moratoriums may have contributed to a rise in COVID-19 case rates and mortality rates in several states in 2020, according to a recent UCLA study. Read more...
Photo: States where eviction moratoriums expired in 2020 saw significant surges in new COVID-19 cases and deaths, according to a recent UCLA study. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
Crime, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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August 13, 2:04 pm
Motion to dismiss former UCLA OB-GYN James Heaps’ indictment denied by judge
This post was updated Aug. 18 at 11:36 a.m. A court motion to dismiss a sexual assault indictment against former UCLA OB-GYN James Heaps was denied in court Friday. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA OB-GYN James Heaps’ motion to dismiss his sexual assault indictment was denied at the LA Superior Court on Friday. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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August 11, 2:27 pm
New businesses continue to open in Westwood following pandemic-related challenges
This post was updated Aug. 14 at 2:16 p.m. New businesses are opening their doors in Westwood Village following a year of pandemic-related business closures and hardships. Read more...
Photo: New businesses are coming to Westwood with at least five new ones since April. The recent openings followed a year of pandemic-related hardships and closures for operators. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Crime, Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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August 11, 1:34 pm
University police investigates report of strong-arm robbery on Tiverton Drive
This post was updated Aug. 15 at 7:21 p.m. University police are looking for a suspect who reportedly attempted to rob and attack an individual Tuesday afternoon. Read more...