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Zoë Ryan named new director of UCLA's Hammer Museum

By West LA Times | Sep 30, 2024

Marcy Carsey, chair of the Hammer Museum at UCLA’s board of directors, announced Zoë Ryan as the next director of the museum. Ryan will take over on January 1, 2025, succeeding longtime director Ann Philbin, who is retiring in November after leading the museum for 25 years.

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UCLA researchers use patient-derived organoids to advance personalized sarcoma treatment

By West LA Times | Sep 29, 2024

Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed the largest collection of lab-grown 3D mini-tumors, or “organoids,” using cells from sarcoma patients. This initiative aims to better understand this rare cancer and identify therapies most likely to work for each individual patient.

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By West LA Times | Sep 29, 2024

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Cities located within Los Angeles County have 35,644 lawyers in good standing as of August

By West LA Times | Sep 28, 2024

Cities located within Los Angeles County saw 35,644 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August, according to the State Bar of California.

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Home sales during week ending Sept. 21 in Los Angeles County

By West LA Times | Sep 28, 2024

There were 17 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending Sept. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Sep 28, 2024

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

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UCLA experts discuss potential impact on climate policy following presidential election

By West LA Times | Sep 26, 2024

With stark differences in the climate policies of the two presidential candidates, this election is considered crucial for climate policy. UCLA environmental law experts have made specific post-election predictions. One expert, a former Biden appointee, notes that Project 2025’s call to replace thousands of senior civil servants “could backfire spectacularly.” Another expert describes a Trump win as cementing China’s lead over the U.S. in clean technology and green industrial development.

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Daniel Swain to discuss Hurricane Helene and California fire weather tonight

By West LA Times | Sep 26, 2024

Hurricane Helene is set to make landfall in Florida tonight, with storm surges expected to reach up to 20 feet in certain areas. UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will address the significant hurricane during a live briefing this evening, Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. PT.

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UCLA researchers uncover common molecular mechanisms across multiple forms of dementia

By West LA Times | Sep 26, 2024

Researchers have identified molecular markers associated with cell degeneration that are shared across several forms of dementia. The UCLA-led study, published in the journal Cell, also found markers specific to different types of dementia. These findings could shift the approach to understanding causes, treatments, and cures for these conditions.

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Cecilia Menjívar discusses authoritarian tactics influencing U.S. politics

By West LA Times | Sep 26, 2024

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is often framed as a battle between democracy and autocracy, particularly with the release of Project 2025, a far-right playbook purportedly designed for a Donald Trump or other Republican administration.

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UCLA receives record-breaking philanthropic contributions during 2023–2024 fiscal year

By West LA Times | Sep 25, 2024

During the 2023–2024 fiscal year, UCLA raised $856.5 million in new gifts and pledges, marking a significant increase of 24% over the previous year. This amount is the highest since the COVID-19 pandemic and the second-highest total in UCLA's history.

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Experts emphasize importance of diversity in clinical trials

By West LA Times | Sep 23, 2024

Dr. Keith Norris was in his 20s when both of his parents died from heart-related disease. It was a seminal moment in a career focused in part on equity in clinical trials – studies involving patients that evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medicines, devices, or lifestyles to prevent or treat disease.

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UCLA tops U.S.News ranking as best public university for eighth straight year

By West LA Times | Sep 23, 2024

UCLA has once again been recognized as the nation's top public university by U.S. News & World Report, securing the No. 1 spot for the eighth consecutive year in the 2025 “Best Colleges” list. The university also ranks highest in social mobility among the nation’s top 25 universities and continues to be named the No. 1 public university for military veterans.

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By West LA Times | Sep 22, 2024

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Sep 21, 2024

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

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UCLA study reveals limits in squamous cell carcinoma's metabolic adaptability

By West LA Times | Sep 20, 2024

UCLA researchers have discovered that squamous cell skin cancers exhibit metabolic flexibility, allowing them to switch nutrient sources and resist treatments targeting a single metabolic pathway. The study underscores the potential of combination therapies that simultaneously target multiple metabolic pathways to more effectively combat skin cancer and other cancers with similar metabolic profiles. The findings could ultimately lead to a topical treatment that directly targets skin tumors, offering a potentially safer and more effective alternative to systemic therapies.

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UCLA introduces ChatGPT Enterprise as first university in California

By West LA Times | Sep 20, 2024

UCLA is set to introduce OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise to its academic, administrative, and research communities. This initiative positions UCLA as the first university in California to incorporate this advanced AI technology into its operations. The agreement, supported by the UC Office of the President, also allows other UC campuses to access a UC-specific version of OpenAI’s interactive and natural language-based tool.

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SoCal doctor: ‘Allergies are a large contributing factor to setting off sinus problems’

By West LA Times | Sep 19, 2024

As summer starts to cool off and turn into fall, it is important to keep in mind the allergies that come with the fall season. According to Dr. Matt Hershcovitch of SoCal Breathe Free, allergies can trigger further sinus issues down the line.

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Study reveals early-life hardships impact health outcomes even among wild yellow-bellied marmots

By West LA Times | Sep 16, 2024

Adversity early in life can have permanent health consequences for people — even if their circumstances improve dramatically later on. Scientists use a cumulative adversity index, or CAI, which quantifies measures of hardship including poverty and stress, to understand health and longevity over the course of an individual’s life. This has been helpful in identifying specific measures governments, healthcare providers, and families can take to improve people’s lives.

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Home prices in Los Angeles County during July 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By West LA Times | Sep 16, 2024

In July, the median sale price of a home in Los Angeles County rose by $79,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 88.7%.