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Los Angeles voters consider new measures amid ongoing governance challenges

By West LA Times | Oct 27, 2024

Recent developments in Los Angeles highlight the city's ongoing challenges, including past scandals and the current homelessness crisis.

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28?

By West LA Times | Oct 27, 2024

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Oct 26, 2024

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

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Climate expert Daniel Swain skeptical about human ability to control weather

By West LA Times | Oct 25, 2024

UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain has expressed skepticism about the possibility of humans ever controlling the weather.

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Election results may shape future US climate policies

By West LA Times | Oct 25, 2024

The upcoming 2024 election brings several climate policy issues to the forefront.

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Protein discovery offers hope for improved post-heart attack recovery

By West LA Times | Oct 25, 2024

UCLA researchers have discovered a significant role for the protein GPNMB in heart repair following a heart attack.

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UCLA develops experimental drug aimed at preventing post-heart attack failure

By West LA Times | Oct 24, 2024

Researchers at UCLA have developed an experimental therapy that could improve heart repair following a heart attack, potentially preventing heart failure. This new approach, led by Dr. Arjun Deb and his team at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research, involves a monoclonal antibody therapy targeting the protein ENPP1.

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Adolescents shift toward fantasy content while rejecting traditional romance

By West LA Times | Oct 24, 2024

The latest Teens and Screens Report from the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA reveals significant shifts in media preferences among adolescents. The report indicates a growing preference for fantasy content, with 36.2% of adolescents favoring this genre, marking a 56% increase from the previous year.

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Study shows cultural conflicts cost US public schools $3.2 billion

By West LA Times | Oct 23, 2024

For public school districts across the United States, increasing conflicts over culturally sensitive issues such as book bans and teaching about race, racism, and LGBTQ topics have disrupted operations and impacted classrooms. According to a study by the Institute for Democracy, Education and Access at UCLA, these disputes have cost billions of dollars that could have been better allocated to serving students.

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UCLA's Dr. Donna Washington elected to National Academy of Medicine

By West LA Times | Oct 21, 2024

Dr. Donna L. Washington has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, a prestigious recognition in health and medicine. She serves as the director of the Health Equity-QUERI National Partnered Evaluation Center at the Veterans Health Administration and is a professor of medicine at both the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21?

By West LA Times | Oct 20, 2024

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

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West LA Times area weekly mass times

By West LA Times | Oct 19, 2024

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

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UCLA joins DOE-funded effort to develop next-generation aqueous batteries

By West LA Times | Oct 18, 2024

Three faculty members from UCLA are contributing to a U.S. Department of Energy-funded project aimed at developing advanced batteries for grid-scale energy storage. This initiative supports sustainable energy sources like solar and wind, which are often inconsistent.

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New center at UCLA aims to train next generation microchip designers

By West LA Times | Oct 18, 2024

A new center dedicated to training future microchip designers has been established at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering. This initiative is part of a broader national effort to address workforce challenges in the U.S. semiconductor industry, supported by the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act.

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Nebraska court upholds law restoring voting rights for former felons

By West LA Times | Oct 17, 2024

Nebraska's Supreme Court has upheld a law that restores voting rights to individuals who have completed their felony sentences. This decision follows an earlier move by the secretary of state to revoke these rights. The ruling could influence upcoming elections, potentially affecting both presidential and congressional outcomes.

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Growing influence of Latina voters highlighted ahead of U.S. presidential election

By West LA Times | Oct 17, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election nears, a new research brief from the Latina Futures 2050 Lab sheds light on the increasing influence of Latina voters in U.S. politics. Latinas are anticipated to play a crucial role in determining electoral outcomes, particularly in key battleground states.

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UCLA hosts event exploring advances in quantum sensing technology

By West LA Times | Oct 17, 2024

The potential of quantum sensing was the focus of a recent event, where experts discussed the revolutionary capabilities of these devices. The discussion was led by Miguel García-Garibay, senior dean of the UCLA College and dean of physical sciences. Participants included UCLA faculty and members from the California NanoSystems Institute.

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UCLA develops platform mimicking nature to improve T cell therapies

By West LA Times | Oct 16, 2024

A UCLA research team has developed a new platform to enhance T cell-based therapies, offering promising advancements in the fight against cancer. CAR-T cell therapy, which involves modifying a patient's immune cells to target and destroy cancer cells, is already proving effective against blood cancers. However, challenges remain in replicating the natural environment necessary for optimal T cell activation.

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Efforts intensify nationwide for voters with felony convictions

By West LA Times | Oct 15, 2024

As efforts to increase voter turnout intensify across the United States, a group of sociologists, political scientists, and nonprofits are focusing on reaching out to over two million individuals with felony convictions who may not be aware they can legally vote. UCLA sociology professor Naomi Sugie, along with colleagues from UC Irvine, UC Berkeley School of Law, and Stanford University, analyzed voting barriers faced by this population during the November 2022 election. Their findings were published in the October issue of Punishment and Society. This fall, they continue...

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Q&A with UCLA climate expert debunks myths about weather control

By West LA Times | Oct 14, 2024

UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will address misconceptions about weather control in a live Q&A session scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, at 3 p.m. PT. The event aims to clarify misunderstandings surrounding the idea of human control over weather patterns, particularly in light of recent hurricanes in the southeast that have fueled such claims.