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Los Angeles County home valuations rose in August compared to the same period in 2023

By West LA Times | Sep 8, 2024

In August, the median sale price of a home in Los Angeles County rose by $85,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 76.1%.

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By West LA Times | Sep 8, 2024

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Sep 7, 2024

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

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Home sales in Los Angeles County during week ending Aug. 31

By West LA Times | Sep 7, 2024

There were 123 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending Aug. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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American Jewish University continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By West LA Times | Sep 6, 2024

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

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California legislature passes environmental bills amid special session controversy

By West LA Times | Sep 6, 2024

A series of environmental bills passed the California Legislature before the legislative session ended on Saturday, Aug. 31. These bills now await Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approval. In an unexpected development, Newsom has called for a special session to address gas prices this fall, but the Senate president pro tempore has refused to convene it. Two UCLA environmental law experts believe this situation will spark further discussion about Newsom’s initiative to lower gas prices through increased oil refinery oversight.

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UCLA unveils Four-Point Plan focusing on safety, dialogue, free speech

By West LA Times | Sep 5, 2024

UCLA has introduced a new framework aimed at enhancing campus safety, fostering dialogue, and promoting freedom of expression. The Four-Point Plan for a Safer, Stronger UCLA was announced by Interim Chancellor Darnell Hunt in response to recent events related to the Israel–Hamas war that led to demonstrations and counter-demonstrations on campus.

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UCLA Film & TV Archive announces 'Science Fiction Against the Margins' series

By West LA Times | Sep 5, 2024

The UCLA Film & Television Archive, in collaboration with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s cinema and media studies program, will present its “Science Fiction Against the Margins” series from October 4 to December 14. This event is part of Getty’s “PST ART: Art & Science Collide” initiative.

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West Coast braces for major heatwave; UCLA expert to discuss impact

By West LA Times | Sep 4, 2024

UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will host a video session today to provide context on the ongoing major heatwave affecting the West Coast. The session, scheduled for 2 p.m. PT, follows Swain's Monday blog post where he detailed the unusual nature of the current weather conditions.

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UCLA psychiatrist receives award for suicide prevention research

By West LA Times | Sep 4, 2024

Dr. Juliet Beni Edgcomb, associate director of the Mental Health Informatics and Data Science Hub at the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, has been awarded the 2024 Klerman Prize for Exceptional Clinical Research by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.

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Hammer Museum partners with LACMA and MOCA on contemporary art collection

By West LA Times | Sep 3, 2024

The directors of the Hammer Museum at UCLA, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), have announced a joint initiative to manage a new collection of contemporary art. This collection will be founded through the acquisition of 260 works from local philanthropists Jarl and Pamela Mohn.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Sep 2, 2024

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

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North American birds alter behaviors more than locations in response to global warming

By West LA Times | Sep 2, 2024

North American birds are altering their locations and annual behaviors in response to global warming, according to a new UCLA study. The research, which analyzed 27 years of data across 311 land-based species, found that more than half of the changes are through phenology—adjustments in annual cycles such as breeding times—rather than shifts in latitude and elevation.

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2?

By West LA Times | Sep 1, 2024

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2.

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Legal Landscape of cities located within Los Angeles County: 35,564 lawyers in good standing as of July

By West LA Times | Sep 1, 2024

There were 35,564 lawyers in good standing in cities located within Los Angeles County as of July, according to the State Bar of California.

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Los Angeles County home sales in week ending Aug. 24

By West LA Times | Aug 31, 2024

There were 111 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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UCLA appoints Chris Mattmann as first chief data & AI officer

By West LA Times | Aug 30, 2024

Chris Mattmann has been named UCLA’s inaugural chief data and artificial intelligence officer. The position is the first of its kind at any University of California campus and one of just a few at universities in the U.S.

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UCLA presents sonic art exhibition exploring climate disruption

By West LA Times | Aug 29, 2024

The UCLA Art|Sci Center will present "Atmosphere of Sound: Sonic Art in Times of Climate Disruption," a seven-exhibition program that merges sound art and science to explore climate-related issues. Running from September 14, 2024, through June 7, 2025, the program is part of Getty’s “PST ART: Art & Science Collide” initiative.

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Study finds aging griffon vultures form fewer friendships

By West LA Times | Aug 29, 2024

New research indicates that young griffon vultures frequently change sleeping sites and interact with many friends, but as they age, they tend to roost in the same spots with the same individuals. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests that older vultures follow consistent paths and establish movement routines not observed in younger birds.

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UCLA receives $120M from Alya & Gary Michelson for new immunology institute

By West LA Times | Aug 27, 2024

UCLA has received a $120 million commitment from surgeon and inventor Dr. Gary Michelson and his wife, Alya, for the new California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy. The gift will help establish two research entities within the institute: one focusing on rapid vaccine development and the other on harnessing the microbiome to advance human health. It will also fund an endowment to provide research grants to young scientists using novel processes to advance immunotherapy research, human immunology, and vaccine discovery.