A cemetery predating Westwood may soon become a historical landmark, thanks to family and friends working to preserve its beauty and culture. Westwood Village Memorial Park, also deemed the cemetery of the Stars, is the burial site for celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood and Truman Capote. Read more...
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August 18, 9:00 pm
Westwood cemetery may become historical landmark
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August 18, 9:00 pm
Student sues LAPD for Midnight Yell arrest injuries
A UCLA student arrested during the fall 1999 Midnight Yell is suing the Los Angeles Police Department for injuries she said she received while being arrested. Read more...
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August 18, 9:00 pm
Independent groups will not receive any funding
As more than 30 student groups fight for the most funding possible, some groups have nothing to worry about: their funding is set at $0. Student groups actively involved in political issues help characterize the student voice of UCLA, but the university is uniquely selective in deciding which of these groups receive campus funds. Read more...
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August 18, 9:00 pm
Committee dissatisfies merchants
As Westwood’s economy stumbles toward recovery, many merchants blame Westwood’s Business Improvement District for its slow growth. Many merchants are disenchanted with the BID, whose charter will expire in the fall, because they believe it does not actively solicit business and is not involved enough with newly arrived merchants. Read more...
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August 18, 9:00 pm
Separated twins in better condition, more alert
Formerly conjoined twins Maria Teresa and Maria de Jesus Quiej Alvarez remain in serious condition, an upgrade from critical condition they were in after the separation surgery. Read more...
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August 18, 9:00 pm
Faoa to pay fine if signed to NFL
If UCLA football player Asi Faoa makes it to the NFL anytime soon, he will have to pay for it, and the cost will be $100,000. Read more...
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August 18, 9:00 pm
State Assembly discusses effects of tobacco tax increase proposal
During California’s second month without a budget, the assemblyman who will likely represent UCLA after November’s election turned to a new strategy to raise revenue ““ upping the tax on smokes to $3 a pack. Read more...