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UCLA team uses Grand Theft Auto to envision Los Angeles in 2050

By West LA Times | May 16, 2024

In the year 2050, the Los Angeles River meanders peacefully, glistening under the sun's rays as the murmur of freeway traffic intertwines with the serene surroundings. On its banks, teenagers Kerstin and Yolanda form a pact to locate a missing electronic toy. Their mission and friendship are tested by their contrasting socioeconomic backgrounds.

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UCLA study reveals unmet mental health needs among adults with adverse childhood experiences

By West LA Times | May 15, 2024

A recent study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research has found that adults who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are not receiving adequate mental health care. According to the study, one in five California adults reported four or more ACEs, with this proportion being even higher among young adults and certain racial or ethnic groups.

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Study reveals strategic, not polite, use of the word "please

By West LA Times | May 15, 2024

A recent study conducted by sociologists at UCLA has revealed that the usage of the word "please" does not always signify respect or politeness. The research found that "please" was used only 7% of the time, predominantly in situations where there was an inhospitable interactional environment to overcome.

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Detailed local journalism boosts voter support for infrastructure spending

By West LA Times | May 14, 2024

A recent study conducted by UCLA and Duke University reveals that detailed local journalism about aging infrastructure can boost voter support for additional infrastructure investment. The research, published in the journal Political Behavior, indicates that reading fictionalized samples of news coverage with specific local details about infrastructure maintenance requirements led to as much as 10% more electoral support for infrastructure spending compared to basic reporting.

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UCLA women's water polo team clinches eighth NCAA title

By West LA Times | May 13, 2024

The UCLA women's water polo team, ranked No. 1, secured its eighth NCAA title and the program’s 12th national championship with a 7–4 victory against the California Golden Bears in Berkeley on Sunday. This win completes the third undefeated season in the program's history, with a record of 26–0. The only other teams to achieve this feat were those of 2005 and 2008, both recording an impeccable 33–0.

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Two UCLA professors elected to National Academy of Sciences

By West LA Times | May 13, 2024

Zvi Bern, a theoretical physicist, and Leonard Kleinrock, an early pioneer of the internet, have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. This recognition is due to their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. The professors are among 120 new members and 34 international members recently announced by the academy. Membership is considered one of the highest honors a scientist in the United States can receive.

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Home valuation prices increased in Los Angeles County in March 2024, compared to March 2023

By West LA Times | May 13, 2024

In March, the median sale price of a home in Los Angeles County rose by $140,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 80.2%.

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SoCal doctor: ‘Decrease in sex drive and libido is linked to chronic sinusitis’

By West LA Times | May 13, 2024

Studies show that erectile dysfunction is one of many possible symptoms of chronic sinusitis. According to Dr. Matt Hershcovitch of SoCal Breathe Free, there is a correlation between sinusitis and decreased libido.

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Los Angeles County experienced increase in median home valuation prices in February 2024 compared to February 2023

By West LA Times | May 12, 2024

In February, the median sale price of a home in Los Angeles County rose by $241,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 91.3%.

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By West LA Times | May 12, 2024

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | May 11, 2024

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

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Local journalism boosts public support for vital infrastructure funding: Study

By West LA Times | May 10, 2024

A recent study by researchers at UCLA and Duke University has revealed a correlation between robust local newspapers and increased public support for funding essential infrastructure such as dams and sewers, which are critical to climate resilience. The study found that even a few additional paragraphs providing context could enhance support for spending on these projects and increase voters' willingness to hold local politicians accountable for neglecting infrastructure by voting them out of office.

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UCLA Scientist Discusses Climate Change Predictions in Upcoming Session

By West LA Times | May 10, 2024

An informal survey conducted by the Guardian has revealed that numerous scientists affiliated with the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change now anticipate the world to reach at least 2.5° C of warming. UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain is set to provide his perspective on this matter on Friday, May 10, at 10 a.m PT. He will discuss his agreement and disagreement with both the public discourse and his scientific peers, as well as provide context about the likelihood of reaching certain targets.

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Report: Jewish left-wing activist Soros funding tent city at University of California, Los Angeles

By West LA Times | May 9, 2024

Pro-Palestine protests at University of California, Los Angeles is one of several demonstrations on college campuses across the country, with student groups organizing encampments, protests, and demonstrations at their schools in an attempt to force the universities and colleges to divulge and divest from any connections that benefit Israel.

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Professional article: Film by UCLA Professor Selected for Cannes Directors' Fortnight

By West LA Times | May 7, 2024

"Extremely Short," conceived by UCLA professor Michael Emmerich and directed by animator Kōji Yamamura, has been selected for a screening at Directors’ Fortnight, an independent sidebar held in parallel to the Cannes Film Festival. The short is the first film from "Bungaku Bideo" (Japanese for "literature videos"), a planned series of films commissioned by the Yanai Initiative. Emmerich came up with the effort to develop films based on a variety of Japanese written forms as an avenue to reach broader audiences and to highlight the work of independent animators.

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Political Scientist Chris Tausanovitch Named 2024 Carnegie Fellow

By West LA Times | May 7, 2024

Political scientist Chris Tausanovitch named 2024 Carnegie Fellow

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American Jewish University continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By West LA Times | May 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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Champs again! Men’s volleyball claims its 21st NCAA title

By West LA Times | May 5, 2024

The UCLA men's volleyball team secured their 21st National Collegiate Volleyball Championship on Saturday, May 4, by defeating No. 2 seed California State University, Long Beach, in four sets at the Walter Pyramid arena on the Long Beach campus. The scores of the match were 25–21, 25–20, 27–29, and 25–21.The victory marked a significant achievement for the UCLA men's volleyball program, with the team winning their first back-to-back titles since the 1995 and 1996 seasons. Additionally, this win contributed to UCLA's impressive record of 122 NCAA titles across all sports....

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By West LA Times | May 5, 2024

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | May 4, 2024

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