A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit Los Angeles County on Friday evening. The earthquake was felt in Westwood but originated in Carson, California, at 7:58 p.m – approximately 13 miles south of downtown LA, according to the United States Geological Survey. Read more...
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Campus, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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September 16, 3:39 pm
UCLA physician prompts criticism following appearance at anti-vaccination rally
A UCLA physician’s anti-vaccination activities prompted criticism from some UCLA faculty and staff, who said health care workers spreading COVID-19 vaccine misinformation threaten public safety. A social media user recorded Dr. Read more...
Photo: Dr. Christopher Rake, a UCLA Health anesthesiologist, was recorded speaking at an anti-vaccination rally last month, igniting criticism from fellow UCLA physicians for contributing to the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. (Daily Bruin file photo)
California, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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September 15, 3:58 pm
LA County will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at indoor bars, venues
Los Angeles County will now require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at indoor bars, nightclubs, wineries, breweries and lounges. Employees and patrons must have their first dose by Oct. Read more...
Photo: As of Oct. 7, Los Angeles County will require patrons and employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor bars, nightclubs, wineries, breweries and lounges. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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September 11, 7:18 pm
LA Metro construction closes certain lanes on Wilshire Boulevard till Sept. 20
Multiple lanes of streets around Wilshire Boulevard may be closed until Sept. 20 because of construction for the Los Angeles Metro. The LA Metro is currently working on two transit projects aiming to connect the Westside with downtown LA and the San Fernando Valley, including at least two new stations in Westwood. Read more...
Photo: Construction for the Los Angeles Metro is expected to cause lane and crosswalk closures around the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Gayley Avenue until Sept. 20. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, California, Los Angeles, News
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September 10, 4:46 pm
UCLA’s Plateia restaurant wins 3 regional awards, competes for overall winner
UCLA’s Plateia restaurant has won three regional awards and is competing to win three overall “Best of the Southland” recognitions. Plateia, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, has been open since 2016 and is situated in the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo)
Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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September 7, 7:01 pm
LA Metro plans to open new stations in Westwood, considers metro stop at UCLA
The Los Angeles Metro is moving forward with its West LA transit projects that intend to connect West LA with downtown LA and the San Fernando Valley. Read more...
Photo: The Los Angeles Metro is considering alternatives to its current transit expansion plans that would add a metro stop on the UCLA campus. (Esther Ma/Daily Bruin)
California, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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September 4, 9:52 pm
UCLA studies find that Latinx, Asian communities face unmet mental health needs
This post was updated Sept. 8 at 9:30 p.m. A recent pair of studies conducted by UCLA researchers found the mental health needs of the Latinx ethnic groups and Asian ethnic groups in California are not being met. Read more...