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A Closer Look, Los Angeles, News

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November 26, 2:23 pm

Alumni-founded art gallery aims to highlight diverse range of stories, cultures

This post was updated Nov. 28 at 11:53 p.m. Two UCLA alumni opened an art gallery on Melrose Avenue on Oct. 3, highlighting overlooked and underserved communities with their debut show “Luminarium: A Culture of Lights.” The mission statement of The LA Art Box is, “To tell your story to everyone, everywhere.” The LA Art Box founders Bernie Bernardo and Mar Dumlao first met through Samahang Pilipino at UCLA, developing a lifelong friendship that would eventually lead to the creation of the gallery. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumni Mar Dumlao and Bernie Bernardo first met through Samahang Pilipino at UCLA. Years after graduating, the two friends were inspired to open an art gallery together on Melrose Avenue and showcase works from different cultures. (Courtesy of Matt Petit, Jordan Murph and Gabriela Ojeda)

A Closer Look, Los Angeles, News, Westwood

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November 20, 11:21 am

Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers honored as Monumental Business on 75th anniversary

Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers, one of the oldest family-owned businesses in Westwood, celebrated its 75th anniversary and was honored as a Monumental Business by the city of Los Angeles at a commemoration Thursday morning. Read more...

Photo: Westwood community members and city officials gathered at Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers on Thursday, celebrating the store’s 75th anniversary and designation as a Monumental Business. (Kanishka Mehra/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Los Angeles, News, Science & Health

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November 17, 11:33 pm

LA police union sues city over COVID-19 vaccination mandate

A Los Angeles police union has filed a lawsuit against the city of LA over its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The lawsuit alleged that the city withheld information from the Los Angeles Police Protective League in its decision-making process over details about the vaccine mandate. Read more...

Photo: A police union filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles over its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, alleging that the city had failed to meet obligations under ethics, labor and contract law. (David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)

California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News

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November 16, 5:47 pm

California state, city officials seek to ban live firearms on film sets

Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz introduced a resolution Oct. 27 calling for the ban of live guns and ammunition on film sets in California. The resolution comes after an accidental firearm discharge on set in New Mexico that resulted in the death of a cinematographer. Read more...

Photo: Local and state officials are calling for a ban on live guns and ammunition on film sets in California following the death of a cinematographer in New Mexico. (Nina Morasky/Daily Bruin)

Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News, Science & Health, Westwood

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November 11, 10:24 pm

Westwood business owners begin enforcing new Los Angeles vaccine guidelines

This post’s featured art was updated Nov. 15 at 12:42 a.m. The city of Los Angeles’ vaccination requirement to enter many indoor businesses took effect Nov. Read more...

Photo: A citywide vaccination rule took effect Monday requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to enter most indoor businesses, including Enzo’s Pizzeria (pictured). The rule will begin to be enforced Nov. 29. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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