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Los Angeles County awards $86,579,988 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

By West LA Times | Jul 21, 2024

Los Angeles County's 41 universities paid $86,579,988 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Jul 20, 2024

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

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UCLA experts review recent Supreme Court term decisions

By West LA Times | Jul 18, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decisions on abortion and reproductive rights, presidential immunity, free speech, racial gerrymandering, gun rights, and other topics were the focus of a panel discussion co-presented by the UCLA School of Law Safeguarding American Democracy Project at the Hammer Museum.

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Climate scientist discusses disparity between perceived local temperatures and actual regional heat records

By West LA Times | Jul 18, 2024

Record-breaking heat waves are affecting both coasts, but for some experiencing less intense heat, there may be a misalignment between perception and reality. In the Southwest, multiple inland areas broke all-time records, while densely populated coastal cities were simply hot, said UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain in a live briefing delivered Wednesday evening. While much of the East Coast also sweltered, the central U.S. was slightly cooler than average – “and this has been a recurring theme in recent decades,” Swain noted.

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Robert Swerdlow named UCLA vice chancellor for legal affairs

By West LA Times | Jul 18, 2024

Robert Swerdlow, a member of UCLA's legal affairs team since 2018, has been appointed as the university’s vice chancellor for legal affairs and chief campus counsel. His tenure will commence on August 1.

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Los Angeles County home prices rose in first half of 2024

By West LA Times | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Los Angeles County rose by $124,000, while total sales decreased by 86.1%.

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Los Angeles County home prices rose in May 2024 compared to May 2023

By West LA Times | Jul 14, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Los Angeles County rose by $88,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 77.8%.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Jul 13, 2024

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

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Los Angeles County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By West LA Times | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Los Angeles County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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New study reveals early signs leading up to Rolling Hills Estates landslide

By West LA Times | Jul 12, 2024

Landslides triggered by intense rainfall can sometimes be predicted along with incoming storms, but dry-season landslides often take people by surprise. The July 2023 Rolling Hills Estates landslide that destroyed 12 homes seemed to come out of nowhere, but new research shows it began as early as December 2022. Researchers are developing a database that will enable scientists to plug in new data to monitor potential landslides in real time and possibly predict them.

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Experts warn about increasing risk of inmate fatalities due to extreme heat

By West LA Times | Jul 12, 2024

The heat-related death toll this summer is expected to rise amid unprecedented temperatures. California’s latest record-breaking heat wave apparently claimed a life on Saturday in one of the state’s prisons, where indoor temperatures reportedly reached the high 90s.

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New planetary proposal seeks broader criteria beyond traditional sun-centric model

By West LA Times | Jul 11, 2024

Planetary scientists are proposing a new definition of a planet to replace one that many researchers view as sun-centric and outdated. The current definition, established in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), specifies that to qualify as a planet, a celestial body must orbit the sun within our solar system.

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Los Angeles County's men's football teams receive $119,875,696 in 2023

By West LA Times | Jul 11, 2024

Men's football teams from Los Angeles County received $119,875,696 during the 2023 season, up 8.2% from the previous year.

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UCLA study finds common ground in parenting beliefs across political spectrum

By West LA Times | Jul 9, 2024

Virtually all study respondents on the political left and more than 75% on the right supported allowing children to play with both traditionally “girl” and “boy” toys. Those on both sides of the political spectrum also supported the idea that girls should be able to aspire to traditionally male pursuits. However, while most left-wing activists supported the idea of a child living in a way that does not align with their birth sex, most right-wing activists rejected the idea.

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UCLA Film & Television Archive announces diverse summer film lineup

By West LA Times | Jul 9, 2024

This summer, the UCLA Film & Television Archive presents a diverse lineup that includes a celebration of LGBTQIA+ cinema, pioneering independent science fiction films, historical television and big-screen treasures, weekend matinee programming for families, and more.

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Study links California's affordable housing crisis to increased psychological distress

By West LA Times | Jul 9, 2024

A new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research indicates that Californians experiencing housing insecurity face significantly higher rates of psychological distress. The research, based on data from the 2022 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), reveals that nearly half (45%) of individuals who described their housing as unstable reported experiencing psychological distress in the past year.

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American Jewish University continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By West LA Times | Jul 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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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Jul 6, 2024

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

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Daniel Swain discusses Western U.S. heat wave and wildfire risks

By West LA Times | Jul 6, 2024

Long-lasting heat waves are affecting the western United States, increasing health risks and the potential for wildfires. Daniel Swain discussed these extreme summer conditions during a "weekend edition" of YouTube "Office Hours" on Saturday, July 6 at 3 p.m. PT.

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UCLA Alumni Association elects new officers and members for upcoming term

By West LA Times | Jul 3, 2024

The UCLA Alumni Association board of directors has elected eight members and four officers whose terms began on July 1. The volunteer-led board comprises 12 alumni who collaborate with alumni affairs staff to further the association’s mission of enriching the lives of alumni globally and involving them in UCLA’s future.