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Los Angeles County residents alarmed by cost of living and wildfires, UCLA survey finds

By West LA Times | Apr 16, 2025

The annual UCLA survey examining the quality of life in Los Angeles County highlights growing concerns over the high cost of living, which continues to dominate residents' worries.

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UCLA to showcase Iranian films in 2025 cinema celebration

By West LA Times | Apr 15, 2025

The UCLA Film & Television Archive, together with the Farhang Foundation, is preparing for the 2025 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema.

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UCLA screening facility achieves success with unique high-tech approaches in drug discovery

By West LA Times | Apr 14, 2025

The Molecular Screening Shared Resource (MSSR) at the California NanoSystems Institute, UCLA, has been redefining the traditional boundaries of academic research with its open-access technology platform.

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Climate scientist highlights risks of federal budget cuts to NOAA and NASA

By West LA Times | Apr 14, 2025

As reductions to the budgets of NOAA, NASA, and FEMA continue, concerns grow over the potential impacts on the United States' capacity to predict weather-driven disasters and understand climate changes.

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West LA Times publication area records 210 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Educational Services industry during 2024

By West LA Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2024, 210 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located within the West LA Times publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Analysis: Los Angeles County effective property tax rates were lower than the national average in Q4 2024

By West LA Times | Apr 13, 2025

Property owners in Los Angeles County paid 0.6% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2024, which is less than 0.6 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by West LA Times.

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Los Angeles County home prices fall in February 2025 compared to February 2024

By West LA Times | Apr 13, 2025

In February, the median sale price of a home in Los Angeles County fell by $135,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 1,720.9%.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the West LA Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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U.S. Latino GDP reaches $4.1 trillion, studies show rapid growth and resilience

By West LA Times | Apr 10, 2025

The U.S. Latino GDP has reached a new high of $4.1 trillion, according to a report from UCLA and Cal Lutheran researchers.

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Report reveals NHPI community's pandemic challenges in California

By West LA Times | Apr 10, 2025

A recent report highlights the mental health and financial challenges faced by Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) during the COVID-19 pandemic in California.

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UCLA bolsters mobile stroke unit program with $6 million donation from Torino Foundation

By West LA Times | Apr 9, 2025

UCLA Health will enhance its mobile stroke treatment program with a $6 million donation from the Brett Torino Foundation.

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UCLA identifies new precision medicine approach for kidney fibrosis

By West LA Times | Apr 9, 2025

UCLA researchers have made a significant discovery in the field of kidney disease, pinpointing type 5 collagen as a key determinant in kidney fibrosis.

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West LA Times publication area sees 2,154 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

By West LA Times | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 2,154 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the West LA Times publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Researchers investigate the cancer risk of firefighter gear in Los Angeles County

By West LA Times | Apr 7, 2025

Researchers from UCLA are collaborating with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to study potential cancer risks linked to firefighter gear.

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West LA Times publication area records 7 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Construction industry during 2024

By West LA Times | Apr 6, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in the West LA Times publication area submitted seven H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the West LA Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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UCLA's annual sustainability progress shows water and plastic reduction achievements

By West LA Times | Apr 3, 2025

UCLA has made notable progress in its sustainability initiatives over the past year, according to the University of California's annual report on sustainability.

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Hunga volcano eruption leads to cooling of Southern Hemisphere, UCLA study finds

By West LA Times | Apr 2, 2025

The 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai, an underwater volcano, has resulted in unexpected cooling of the Southern Hemisphere, according to a study led by UCLA scientists.

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Colorado River states underuse wastewater despite growing water crisis, report says

By West LA Times | Apr 2, 2025

States dependent on the Colorado River are underutilizing treated municipal wastewater, according to a report from UCLA and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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UCLA sees significant decline in car commutes despite population growth

By West LA Times | Apr 1, 2025

UCLA Transportation’s "State of the Commute 2024" report indicates a decline in automobile commutes despite a rise in the university's population by nearly 10,000 students, faculty, and staff.