Los Angeles city planners recommended approval for Palazzo Westwood on Friday, sparking reaction from community activists over the proposed $100 million dollar development in Westwood Village. Read more...

While President Bush continues to deal with national security and the economy, the 2004 Democratic presidential primary candidates are waiting for the results from the first of the primary elections held today in Washington, D.C. Read more...

Empty storefronts are taking over the streets of Westwood Village, and the businesses remaining in the neighborhood are losing customers as a result. Stores like The Gap have increased the customer population in Westwood Village over the years, bringing consumers familiar with the popular brand of clothing to the area. Read more...

Crosstown rivals met again this weekend as a UCLA team took first place at UCLA’s annual mock trial invitational, defeating a University of Southern California team in the championship round of the tournament. Read more...

Chemistry professor Herbert Kaesz works diligently in his office, planning assignments and lectures. He looks up occasionally and glances toward the doorway of his office, but then quickly returns to his work. Read more...

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s budget proposal for 2004-05, released Friday, would make severe cuts to the University of California, including a dramatic slash in enrollment. The governor’s budget would not fund any enrollment growth for the UC or the California State University system. Read more...