Wednesday, February 4

Westwood Branch Library supports LA community through books, service

This post was updated March 12 at 11:16 p.m. For Gaynell Massey, the reason she loves being a library assistant is interacting with people – and the Los Angeles Public Library’s Westwood branch is never in short supply. Read more...

Photo: Books line the stacks at the Westwood branch of the Los Angeles Public Library. The Westwood Branch Library is half a mile from UCLA’s campus and open to all members of the LA community. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)


Fire on Roebling Avenue extinguished following UCLA men’s basketball win

A fire started on Roebling Avenue around 8:45 p.m. Saturday. The fire, which the Los Angeles Fire Department extinguished at 9:22 p.m., came hours after UCLA men’s basketball’s 27-point victory over the University of Southern California. Read more...

Photo: A fire burns on Roebling Avenue. The fire began around 8:45 p.m. Saturday, and LAFD extinguished it at 9:22 p.m. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)


Over 1,000 people protest executive orders at Stand Up For Science rally Friday

This post was updated March 9 at 9:09 p.m. Over 1,000 people – including students and scientists – protested Trump administration executive orders related to science and health at a Stand Up For Science rally Friday.  Protesters gathered at noon at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Veteran Avenue to protest, hear speeches and write letters to government representatives. Read more...

Photo: Students and scientists protest Trump administration executive orders related to science and health at a Stand Up For Science rally Friday. Protesters are holding signs and chanting. (Maggie Konecky/ Daily Bruin)



UCPD makes 2 arrests for organized retail theft during routine traffic stop

UCPD arrested two people for organized retail theft Monday. UCPD conducted a traffic stop for a routine violation, said Jeffrey Chobanian, UCPD’s acting captain of the administrative bureau, in an emailed statement. Read more...

Photo: A UCPD car is pictured. UCPD arrested two people for organized retail theft Monday after a routine traffic stop, police said in an emailed statement. (Daily Bruin file photo)


First Thursdays brings comfort, crafting to community in response to LA fires

This post was updated Feb. 19 at 10:44. Torrential downpour did not stop UCLA students, alumni and Westwood community members from attending February’s fire relief First Thursdays event. Read more...

Photo: Students walk through Carnesale Commons during the “Bruins Love LA” First Thursdays event. The event, typically held outdoors, moved inside to campus because of a rainstorm. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)




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