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Daniel Swain to host live briefing on extreme summer weather

By West LA Times | Jun 24, 2024

From record-breaking heat to extreme rain and flooding, this summer is witnessing significant weather events. UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will address these phenomena in a live YouTube briefing on Monday, June 24, at 1 p.m. PT. Swain will discuss the scientific context and connections to climate change affecting the Northern Hemisphere.

West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Jun 22, 2024

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

Home sales during week ending June 15 in Los Angeles County

By West LA Times | Jun 22, 2024

There were 53 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending June 15, according to BlockShopper.com.

UCLA Faculty Club wins 2024 Preservation Award

By West LA Times | Jun 21, 2024

The UCLA Faculty Club, now in its 65th year of operation, has been honored with a 2024 Preservation Award from the Los Angeles Conservancy. Originally known as the Faculty Center, the building and project team were recognized during a ceremony on May 16 for a major renovation project that has revitalized its role as a space for community on campus.

Los Angeles County's universities spent $119,875,696 on football teams in 2023

By West LA Times | Jun 21, 2024

Los Angeles County's 41 colleges spent $119,875,696 on their football teams in 2023, an 8.2% increase over the previous year.

Researchers achieve first atomic view of catalyst during electrochemical reaction

By West LA Times | Jun 20, 2024

Researchers from UCLA and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have achieved a scientific first by observing a chemical catalyst during an electrically charged reaction at the atomic level. This breakthrough was made possible through a newly developed technology that allows for real-time imaging of electrochemical reactions.

Research suggests doughnut-shaped protoplanetary disk explains metal distribution

By West LA Times | Jun 20, 2024

Iron meteorites are remnants of the metallic cores of the earliest asteroids in our solar system. These meteorites contain refractory metals, such as iridium and platinum, which formed near the sun but were transported to the outer solar system. New research indicates that for this transportation to have occurred, the protoplanetary disk of our solar system had to have been doughnut-shaped because refractory metals could not have crossed large gaps in a target-shaped disk of concentric rings.

West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Jun 15, 2024

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

UCLA celebrates resilient class of 2024 amid pandemic recovery

By West LA Times | Jun 14, 2024

UCLA’s class of 2024 has faced numerous challenges, starting with a pandemic that disrupted their high school graduation ceremonies. On Friday, these resilient students celebrated their achievements at the first of three UCLA College commencement ceremonies held at Pauley Pavilion. The events hosted approximately 6,700 graduating seniors and over 26,000 guests.

New study sheds light on juvenile ‘lifer’ population across U.S

By West LA Times | Jun 14, 2024

More than 2,900 minors have received juvenile life-without-parole sentences since the late 1940s. A new study published in the Journal of Criminal Justice now provides the most comprehensive picture to date of this unique subset of incarcerated individuals across the United States.

Supreme Court considers limiting regulatory agency powers with potential end to Chevron doctrine

By West LA Times | Jun 10, 2024

As the Supreme Court term nears its traditional summer recess, legal observers expect one of the most far-reaching decisions to come from a pair of cases called Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce. The companies involved are looking to limit the power of regulatory agencies by overturning what is known as the “Chevron doctrine.” UCLA Law experts say a decision in favor of these companies could strip regulators of decision-making power across the federal government.

What happened to the median home valuation price in Los Angeles County in April 2024 compared to April 2023?

By West LA Times | Jun 9, 2024

In April, the median sale price of a home in Los Angeles County rose by $110,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 11.2%.

Recent Los Angeles County home sales in week ending June 1

By West LA Times | Jun 8, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Jun 8, 2024

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

UCLA oncologist Dennis Slamon receives prestigious Szent-Györgyi Prize

By West LA Times | Jun 8, 2024

Dr. Dennis Slamon, a world-renowned oncologist and scientist whose groundbreaking research has transformed the treatment of breast cancer, has been awarded the 2024 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research from the National Foundation for Cancer Research.

UCLA study reveals higher death tolls linked to wildfire smoke

By West LA Times | Jun 7, 2024

New research by UCLA finds thousands more people than previously counted die each year in California due to the health impacts of wildfire smoke. The research, published today in the journal Science Advances, indicates that inhaling fine particulate matter known as PM2.5 from wildland fires led to 52,500 to 55,700 deaths over 11 years from 2008-2018, with an associated economic impact of $432 billion to $456 billion.

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Rep. Kamlager-Dove votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By LA Times | 5 months ago

U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

American Jewish University continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By West LA Times | Jun 6, 2024

American Jewish University in Los Angeles, California, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

Rep. Sánchez votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By West LA Times | Jun 6, 2024

U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez (CA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

From NW LA Times

Rep. Gomez votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By LA Times | 5 months ago

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.