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Assault on a Child in Santa Monica Prompts Police Response

By West LA Times | Mar 13, 2024

Santa Monica, CA – An incident involving the assault of a child in Santa Monica has prompted a swift and determined response from law enforcement. The incident occurred on Sunday, March 10th, at about 7 pm on Main Street and Marine Avenue.Chief Rámon Batista expressed his concern, stating, "An incident like this one is an affront to public safety and will not be tolerated. Even more so that a child was involved. Any crime committed in Santa Monica is a crime too many; our department stands strong in the face of anyone who chooses to victimize those who are in this city."...

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UCLA Anderson Forecast: Higher Interest Rates and Restrained Growth, U.S. Recession Fear Fades

By West LA Times | Mar 13, 2024

The UCLA Anderson Forecast released its latest report which highlighted key economic trends and projections for the near future. The forecast painted a positive picture, stating that the fear of a U.S. recession had diminished due to various factors, including fiscal policies and consumer spending.According to the report, despite a slight decline in January 2024 retail sales and housing starts, the cause was attributed to severe weather conditions in the eastern United States rather than a decrease in consumer or builder activity. The forecast also mentioned that hiring...

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Aggravated Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested by Santa Monica Police

By West LA Times | Mar 13, 2024

Santa Monica, CA - Derrick Wright, a suspect in a significant domestic violence incident in Santa Monica, is now in custody following a multi-agency operation.According to Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), the incident occurred on March 6, 2024, when Wright, the victim's boyfriend, attacked her, leaving her with severe injuries that required hospitalization. Wright then proceeded to brandish a replica firearm at the victim and her daughter before fleeing the scene.SMPD detectives were able to track down Wright to an address in Long Beach and secure a search and...

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Clean & Safe: Enhancements coming to Reed Park

By West LA Times | Mar 12, 2024

Improvements are on the horizon for Reed Park in Santa Monica, as the city prioritizes cleanliness, safety, and cultural vitality in the area. Concerns raised by neighbors regarding the park's condition have spurred the city into action to enhance the overall park experience for visitors.As part of a multi-departmental effort, the city has allocated $200,000 for improvements at Reed Park, focusing on various enhancements. These include creating an outdoor reception area for the Miles Memorial Playhouse with a decorative fence, initiating facility maintenance and repair...

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By West LA Times | Mar 9, 2024

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Mar 9, 2024

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

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Home sales during week ending March 2 in Los Angeles County

By West LA Times | Mar 9, 2024

There were 37 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending March 2, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Lieu said House Democrats have ‘finally forced Big Pharma to negotiate lower prices’; CA health analyst said this is ‘detrimental to seniors’

By West LA Times News Service | Mar 8, 2024

U.S. Rep Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles) said that House Democrats have "finally forced Big Pharma to negotiate lower drug prices," but a California health analyst said this law could “be detrimental to seniors who could miss out on treatments for cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and more.”

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American Jewish University continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By West LA Times | Mar 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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UCLA Sees Surge in 2024 Transfer Applications, Uptick in First-Year California Applicants

By West LA Times | Mar 6, 2024

UCLA has experienced a significant increase in applications for fall 2024 admission, with a total of 173,400 applicants vying for a spot at the prestigious university. Among these applicants, 146,250 were first-year applicants, while 27,150 were transfer applicants, marking a 2% rise compared to the previous year.Gary Clark, UCLA’s associate vice chancellor for enrollment management, expressed excitement over the surge in transfer applications, stating, “We are very excited to see such a robust increase in applications from transfer students. It’s encouraging that...

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SMPD Bike/Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for March 7th and 8th

By West LA Times | Mar 5, 2024

The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) has announced a Bike & Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation scheduled for March 7th and 8th, 2024. According to the department, the operation will focus on primary collision factors involving motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists in an effort to reduce deaths and injuries on the road."We all have places to be and not everyone gets there by car. Bicyclists and pedestrians have the same rights to the road but face even more risk without the protections vehicles have. We should all be looking out for one another," emphasized by...

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Santa Monica Art Bank Acquires Gary Tyler's Work, Winner of Frieze Los Angeles Impact Prize

By West LA Times | Mar 4, 2024

The City of Santa Monica’s Art Bank has acquired a work by Gary Tyler, the recipient of this year’s Frieze Los Angeles Impact Prize. Tyler, an LA resident, was chosen by a jury comprising industry professionals Christine Messineo, Amanda Sroka, and Laurie Yehia. Yehia expressed her enthusiasm for the acquisition, stating, “I am thrilled that we will be adding Gary Tyler’s important artwork to the City’s Art Bank. The jurors were drawn to the work’s strength and clarity of vision, born of Tyler’s personal transformation story.”Gary Tyler's piece, titled In Memoriam of an...

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4?

By West LA Times | Mar 2, 2024

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Mar 2, 2024

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