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Supreme Court considers limiting regulatory agency powers with potential end to Chevron doctrine

By West LA Times | Jun 10, 2024

As the Supreme Court term nears its traditional summer recess, legal observers expect one of the most far-reaching decisions to come from a pair of cases called Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce. The companies involved are looking to limit the power of regulatory agencies by overturning what is known as the “Chevron doctrine.” UCLA Law experts say a decision in favor of these companies could strip regulators of decision-making power across the federal government.

What happened to the median home valuation price in Los Angeles County in April 2024 compared to April 2023?

By West LA Times | Jun 9, 2024

In April, the median sale price of a home in Los Angeles County rose by $110,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 11.2%.

Recent Los Angeles County home sales in week ending June 1

By West LA Times | Jun 8, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Jun 8, 2024

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

UCLA oncologist Dennis Slamon receives prestigious Szent-Györgyi Prize

By West LA Times | Jun 8, 2024

Dr. Dennis Slamon, a world-renowned oncologist and scientist whose groundbreaking research has transformed the treatment of breast cancer, has been awarded the 2024 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research from the National Foundation for Cancer Research.

UCLA study reveals higher death tolls linked to wildfire smoke

By West LA Times | Jun 7, 2024

New research by UCLA finds thousands more people than previously counted die each year in California due to the health impacts of wildfire smoke. The research, published today in the journal Science Advances, indicates that inhaling fine particulate matter known as PM2.5 from wildland fires led to 52,500 to 55,700 deaths over 11 years from 2008-2018, with an associated economic impact of $432 billion to $456 billion.

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Rep. Kamlager-Dove votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By LA Times | 7 months ago

U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

American Jewish University continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By West LA Times | Jun 6, 2024

American Jewish University in Los Angeles, California, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

Rep. Sánchez votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By West LA Times | Jun 6, 2024

U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez (CA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Rep. Gomez votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By LA Times | 7 months ago

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

UCLA Anderson Forecast sees no recession despite near-term subtrend growth

By West LA Times | Jun 6, 2024

The latest analysis by the UCLA Anderson Forecast suggests that the recent slowing of the economy does not portend a national recession despite subtrend growth in the first quarter of 2024, which followed six months that exceeded the 2.5% average growth of recent years.

Scientists discover key protein enabling lab-grown human blood stem cell renewal

By West LA Times | Jun 5, 2024

UCLA scientists have identified a protein that plays a critical role in regulating human blood stem cell self-renewal by helping them sense and interpret signals from their environment. The study, published in Nature, brings researchers one step closer to developing methods to expand blood stem cells in a lab dish, which could make lifesaving transplants of these cells more available and increase the safety of blood stem cell-based treatments, such as gene therapies.

Ocean floor topography significantly impacts long-term marine carbon storage

By West LA Times | Jun 3, 2024

The movement of carbon between the atmosphere, oceans, and continents — known as the carbon cycle — is a fundamental process that regulates Earth’s climate. A new study has found that the shape and depth of the ocean floor explain up to 50% of the changes in depth at which carbon has been sequestered over the past 80 million years. This finding could inform ongoing efforts to combat climate change through marine carbon sequestration.

West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Jun 2, 2024

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

Los Angeles County home sales in week ending May 25

By West LA Times | Jun 1, 2024

There were 62 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending May 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

How many lawyers were in good standing in cities located within Los Angeles County as of April?

By West LA Times | May 31, 2024

There were 36,539 lawyers in good standing in cities located within Los Angeles County as of April, according to the State Bar of California.

West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | May 30, 2024

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

UCLA showcases diverse voices in celebration of Iranian cinema

By West LA Times | May 30, 2024

The UCLA Film & Television Archive will showcase Iranian and Iranian diaspora filmmaking with its Celebration of Iranian Cinema 2024 series, running over three weekends from June 14 to 30. The event features a selection of feature-length and short films that explore cultural divides and human experiences, spotlighting new directors while honoring the history of Iranian cinema.

Study links genetic risk factors for autism directly to observable brain changes

By West LA Times | May 30, 2024

A new study led by UCLA researchers has unveiled the most detailed view of the complex biological mechanisms underlying autism, showing the first link between genetic risk for the disorder and observed cellular and genetic activity across different layers of the brain.

Wes Burton, former Windward School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By West LA Times | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.