Taylor Smith, Senior Attacker at UCLA Bruins Women's Water Polo

Taylor Smith named UCLA student-athlete of the week after leading water polo team to title

Senior attacker Taylor Smith has been named the UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance during athletic competitions held from January 27 to February 2.

Paul S. Weiss, Senior Author at University of California Los Angeles

UCLA researchers develop mineral sunscreen formula that reduces white cast

UCLA researchers have developed a new mineral sunscreen formulation designed to reduce the white, chalky appearance often left by traditional products containing zinc oxide.

Nasir Luna and Logan Stewart

Which ex-high school athletes from West Los Angeles area will compete in the week of Monday, Feb. 9?

The week beginning Monday, Feb. 9 will showcase these former West Los Angeles area high school standouts.

Steve Cortes, Founder for League of American Workers

Steve Cortes on Gov. Newsom: ‘California has the highest poverty rate in America’

Steve Cortes criticizes California’s leadership amid significant domestic challenges such as high poverty rates and slow disaster recovery while attending international forums like Davos.

Josh Hecht

Who are the ex-high school stars from West Los Angeles area competing on Wednesday, Jan. 28?

On Wednesday, Jan. 28, this former West Los Angeles area high school star will be competing.

Jason Falitz Associate Head Coach

UCLA women’s water polo opens season at Brigitte Donner Daws Memorial Invitational

No. 3 UCLA will begin its 2026 women’s water polo season at the Brigitte Donner Daws Memorial Invitational in Berkeley, California, on January 24-25.

Gene Block Chancellor

Many California homeowners remain uninsured but unwilling to relocate despite rising risks

More than 20% of California homeowners have dropped their home insurance due to canceled policies or unaffordable premiums, according to the first UCLA Luskin California Poll.

Weekly recap of Los Angeles County home sales during week ending Jan. 3

Weekly recap of Los Angeles County home sales during week ending Jan. 3

There were 731 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending Jan. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

Jordan Wolfrum Head Coach

UCLA women’s swim & dive sweeps quad meet against Utah, Iowa, UCSB

The UCLA women’s swimming and diving team achieved a sweep at the Bruin quad meet held on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Tanner Deal

Which ex-high school standouts from West Los Angeles area will play on Tuesday, Jan. 13?

This former West Los Angeles area high school athlete will take part in events on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Dr. Michael Drake, President

UCLA engineers continue fire mitigation research one year after L.A. wildfires

In the year following the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles, engineers from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have continued efforts to address fire recovery and develop strategies for future wildfire mitigation.

Home sales in Los Angeles County during week ending Dec. 27, 2025

Home sales in Los Angeles County during week ending Dec. 27, 2025

There were 746 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending Dec. 27, 2025, according to BlockShopper.com.

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