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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By West LA Times | Oct 6, 2024

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Oct 5, 2024

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

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Weekly recap, week ending Sept. 28 home sales in Los Angeles County

By West LA Times | Oct 5, 2024

There were 49 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending Sept. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Uniqlo founder Tadashi Yanai donates $31M for Japanese humanities at UCLA

By West LA Times | Oct 3, 2024

Japanese entrepreneur and philanthropist Tadashi Yanai has made a significant donation of $31 million to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to support Japanese humanities research. This contribution marks the largest donation ever received by UCLA's Humanities Division.

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Tadashi Yanai dona $31 millones para apoyar estudios japoneses en UCLA

By West LA Times | Oct 3, 2024

El empresario y filántropo japonés Tadashi Yanai ha comprometido 31 millones de dólares a la División de Humanidades de UCLA, marcando el mayor regalo en la historia de esta división. Este aporte se destinará principalmente a la iniciativa Japan Past & Present, que busca transformar el campo de las humanidades japonesas mediante el acceso equitativo a recursos de investigación y enseñanza, así como fomentar la colaboración global entre académicos.

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California Health Interview Survey highlights disparities across demographics

By West LA Times | Oct 3, 2024

The latest California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), conducted by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, has highlighted significant disparities in health-related issues across different demographics in California. The survey, which added over 50 new questions on various topics including housing discrimination and gambling, aims to inform policy and advocacy through its data.

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UCLA sociologist challenges Vance's immigration stance on affordable housing

By West LA Times | Oct 3, 2024

In the recent vice presidential debate, Republican candidate Sen. J.D. Vance attributed various issues, such as gun violence in schools, job scarcity, and the lack of affordable housing, to illegal immigration.

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Tadashi Yanai donates $31 million to boost Japanese humanities research at UCLA

By West LA Times | Oct 3, 2024

Japanese executive Tadashi Yanai has committed $31 million to the UCLA College Division of Humanities, marking the largest gift in its history. The funds will primarily support the "Japan Past & Present" initiative, designed to enhance Japanese humanities by fostering global scholarly collaboration.

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UCLA Anderson Forecast predicts slow growth for California in 2024

By West LA Times | Oct 2, 2024

The UCLA Anderson Forecast has projected a year of subpar growth for California in 2024, with improvement expected in subsequent years. The analysis, released today, indicates that the state's economy will experience slower growth due to weaknesses in specific sectors and a high unemployment rate, which reached 5.3% in August.

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UCLA report highlights growing influence of Latino voters ahead of 2024 elections

By West LA Times | Oct 2, 2024

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute has released new state-by-state briefs titled "Election 2024: Key Facts About Latino Voters," which provide insights into the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of Latino voters across key states. This release comes as the 2024 general election approaches, with an estimated 36.2 million Latinos eligible to vote this year, marking a significant increase from 32.3 million in 2020.

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UCLA expands graduate student housing with new Canfield Apartments

By West LA Times | Oct 1, 2024

UCLA has purchased a newly constructed 62-unit apartment building in Cheviot Hills, offering various floor plans from studios to three-bedroom units. Five apartments are designated as deed-restricted affordable housing with rents lower than UCLA’s regular below-market rates. The building is less than five miles from UCLA and close to public transportation options.

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UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain discusses extreme weather events

By West LA Times | Oct 1, 2024

From Southeastern flooding to Southwestern fire weather, there is much to discuss on the climate change front. UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will address these issues during his YouTube "Office Hours" session on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m. PT.