Hanging from a fence in the abandoned lot across from In-N-Out Burger, an intricate collage of black-and-white ink drawings forms a bird with a cardboard cutout reading a single word: love. More »

Ellen Morrow, a volunteer for UCLA’s People-Animal Connection (PAC) Program, and her golden doodle, Charley, are one of many pet-and-owner duos who go to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center every two weeks to brighten up a patient’s day.  More »

“I have an appreciation for jewelry, not only as adornment but as objects of art and beauty,” said Muriel Chastanet, owner of a family-run business in Westwood that shares her name. More »

“Bringing males of color together, that in itself is a huge accomplishment,” said Timothy McDaniel, a member of Project Fatherhood. Project Fatherhood, which takes place at the Jordan Downs Community Center in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a multifaceted parenting program that benefits from its collaborations with Dr. More »

“When it comes to judging, it’s very difficult because the dancers are so skilled and because there’s a lot of different styles,” said Komo Yamashita, judge at UCLA’s relaunched Friday Night Fights dance competition. More »