Fewer property crimes and severe violent crimes were reported at UCLA in 2004 than 2003, according to a draft of the university police’s annual report released this month, continuing a declining trend in the offenses since 2001. Read more...

University police break up group smoking marijuana Laughter, coughing and clouds of marijuana smoke drifted over the lawn between Janss Steps and Bruin Walk on Wednesday afternoon as around 50 students gathered to light up at 4:20 p.m. Read more...

More than $250,000 has been embezzled by a university employee who deposited stolen university checks into their own account, authorities said Friday. The employee worked for a physician at a clinic affiliated with UCLA and is being investigated by both the university police and the UCLA Audit and Advisory Services, said University Police Detective Richard Elias. Read more...

Those who want to drink at a bar in Westwood have two choices: Maloney’s and Westwood Brewing Company. Numerous factors have contributed to the presence of few drinking establishments in the Village. Read more...

Westwood car chase ends in crash A motorist sped through Westwood and was chased by Los Angeles Police Department officers Friday morning before smashing into a car parked on Landfair Avenue to end the pursuit, eyewitnesses said. Read more...

The fourth annual UCLA Dance Marathon is expanding its scope this year, moving to a bigger venue and attracting more participants, dollars and attention than ever. Read more...

Petty Theft A purse with $305 worth of valuables was stolen from the Gonda Building on Jan. 19. Someone broke into a room at 700 Tiverton Ave. Read more...