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News from March 2024

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On Saturday, March 30, former Windward School Charisma Osborne collegiate team lost in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

By West LA Times | Mar 31, 2024

The game took place in Albany, New York.

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On Saturday, March 30 former Windward School India Otto competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By West LA Times | Mar 31, 2024

The game took place in Portland, Oregon.

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1?

By West LA Times | Mar 31, 2024

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Mar 30, 2024

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

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Recent Los Angeles County home sales in week ending March 23

By West LA Times | Mar 30, 2024

There were 38 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending March 23, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Economic Growth & Cultural Vitality: City celebrates Arts Month

By West LA Times | Mar 29, 2024

Santa Monica, Calif. (Mar. 29, 2024) — April is Arts Month in Santa Monica, and the city is highlighting the vibrancy of arts and culture with events and activations, all kicking off with an opening reception March 30.The month-long celebration showcases the city’s key strategic priority of Economic Growth & Cultural Vitality.Santa Monica has celebrated Arts Month since 2019, when Senator Ben Allen, with support from Californians for the Arts, was instrumental to having the state officially recognize and celebrate the arts by declaring April as Arts, Culture &...

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UCLA Health Acquires West Hills Hospital and Medical Center

By West LA Times | Mar 29, 2024

UCLA Health has acquired the 260-bed West Hills Hospital and Medical Center and related assets from HCA Healthcare. The transaction, which was finalized on March 28, will help address hospital inpatient capacity needs, allowing UCLA Health to provide world-class care to more patients across the region. The hospital has been renamed UCLA West Valley Medical Center.“We are pleased to welcome West Hills staff members as UCLA Health employees as we work together to serve the community. I thank HCA Healthcare leaders for their efforts in completing this transaction with us,”...

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Changes to U.S. data collection on race, ethnicity could be a boon to public health

By West LA Times | Mar 29, 2024

The Biden administration's recent announcement regarding changes in how the government collects information about people's race and ethnicity has been met with both praise and concern from various groups.Ninez Ponce, director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, expressed enthusiasm for the revisions, stating, “As our society evolves to become ever more multicultural and multiethnic, these new rules are a crucial step toward recognizing that and toward achieving health equity.” Ponce and other leaders at the center provided detailed recommendations to the White...

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How many companies in cities in Los Angeles County received FDA inspections in 2023?

By West LA Times | Mar 28, 2024

There were 508 companies in cities associated with Los Angeles County that received 517 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Legal Landscape of cities located within Los Angeles County: 36,710 lawyers in good standing as of February

By West LA Times | Mar 28, 2024

Cities located within Los Angeles County saw 36,710 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of February, according to the State Bar of California.

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2024 Arab American Heritage Month: Celebrating culture and contributions

By West LA Times | Mar 28, 2024

April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the rich heritage, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans across the United States. This month serves as a platform to honor the diverse community that encompasses individuals from 22 Arab nations across the Middle East and North Africa since the 16th century.In 2017, Arab America and the Arab American Foundation spearheaded a unified celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, solidifying April as the designated month for recognizing and educating people about Arab American identity. The...

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Serial Sexual Assault Suspect Sentenced to Eight Years State Prison

By West LA Times | Mar 28, 2024

In February, Anthony Pittman, currently homeless, pled no contest to a series of sexual assaults he committed between August and September 2022. Pittman, a previously convicted sex offender, was sentenced to eight years in state prison for Forced Sodomy and Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony.On September 27, 2022, at approximately 4:00 am, a female experiencing homelessness was sleeping near the Santa Monica Library when she awoke to a male suspect attempting to remove her blankets. She attempted to run from the suspect but was tackled to the ground where he sexually...

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UCLA Library Welcomes New Senior Fellows Cohort

By West LA Times | Mar 27, 2024

UCLA Library has announced the incoming cohort for its 2024 UCLA Library Senior Fellows program, consisting of 20 top managers of academic libraries from across the nation. The program, which will take place in July, aims to provide a platform for strategic thinking and practical approaches to the challenges faced by academic libraries, preparing the fellows for advanced leadership roles in the field.Reflecting on her experience as a 2018 fellow, Athena Jackson, the Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian, expressed the value of the program in building a supportive...

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Fire Chief Matthew Hallock to be Sworn in at Santa Monica Fire Department Ceremony

By West LA Times | Mar 26, 2024

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Mar. 26, 2024) — The Santa Monica Fire Department is gearing up for the swearing-in ceremony of Fire Chief Matthew Hallock, scheduled for Wednesday, March 27 at Fire Station 1 on 1337 7th St.The proceedings will commence at 11 a.m. with Deputy Fire Chief Tom Clemo opening the event, which will feature a presentation of colors by the Santa Monica Fire Department’s Honor Guard. A solemn moment will follow with an invocation led by fire department chaplain Josh Young. Retired Santa Monica Fire Chief Ettore Berandinelli will then share his remarks as...

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On Monday, March 25, former Windward School Charisma Osborne collegiate team won in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

By West LA Times | Mar 26, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 2 seed.

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On Monday, March 25 former Windward School India Otto competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By West LA Times | Mar 26, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 1 seed.

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Parker Strauss, former Pacifica Christian High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, March 24 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By West LA Times | Mar 25, 2024

The game took place in Brooklyn, New York.

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On Saturday, March 23 former Windward School Charisma Osborne competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By West LA Times | Mar 24, 2024

The UCLA Bruins won 84-55.

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On Saturday, March 23, former Windward School Skye Belker collegiate team lost in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

By West LA Times | Mar 24, 2024

The Princeton Tigers lost 63-53.

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India Otto, former Windward School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, March 23 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By West LA Times | Mar 24, 2024

The USC Trojans won 87-55.