As 2022 comes to a close, here are our top 10 most popular articles of the year, sorted chronologically.
Guitar Center Replaces Instruments Stolen in Santa Monica Music Center Robbery
January 14, 2022 – Guitar Center has replaced the instruments stolen in the robbery of Santa Monica Music Center, the family store co-owned by Santa Monica City Councilmember Lana Negrete. Full article here.
Former UCLA Lecturer Arrested Following Mass Shooting Threat
February 3, 2022 – A former UCLA lecturer remains in custody after emailing a mass shooting threat to members of the school community. Full article here.
FBI Investigating Footage of Police Officer Beating Suspect 32 Times at the West Los Angeles VA
March 8, 2022 – The FBI is investigating video footage allegedly showing a Veterans Affairs police officer beating a suspect on the ground 32 times at the West Los Angeles VA. Full article here.
$18.85 Million Settlement Obtained for Wrongful Death of Woman Killed in Crash by Teenager’s Lamborghini in Rancho Park
April 29, 2022 – Daniel Ghyczy, Esq. of Alexandroff Law Group, a California plaintiff law firm, has obtained a $18.85 million settlement on behalf of the family of Monique Munoz, who was killed in 2021 when 17-year-old Brendan Khuri of Beverly Hills, CA ran a red light while driving his Lamborghini SUV at over 100 mph during rush hour traffic, crashing into Munoz’s vehicle. Full article here.
Landmark Theater Closing in Former Westside Pavillion
May 12, 2022 – The Landmark Pico theater at the former Westside Pavillion will soon be closing, the company has announced. The longtime theater was a pioneer in the luxury movie-going experience, being one of the first cinemas in Los Angeles to offer alcoholic beverages, gourmet food and sofa seating. Full article here.
Whistleblower Physician Reinstated at West Los Angeles VA Hospital
July 12, 2022 – A whistleblower doctor who was pushed into retirement after raising concerns about anesthesia staffing during surgeries at the West Los Angeles VA hospital has got his job back. Full article here.
UCLA Ranked No. 1 Public University by U.S. News & World Report for Sixth Straight Year
September 14, 2022 – UCLA has been the nation’s most applied-to school for several years running and for good reason: it is one of the best. Indicate of this, U.S. News & World Report, has once again named UCLA the No. 1 public university in the United States in its annual “Best Colleges” rankings. This is the sixth consecutive year UCLA has been ranked No. 1. Full article here.
Group of Veterans File Lawsuit Against Government for Not Building Housing at West Los Angeles VA
November 18, 2022 – 14 veterans are suing the Department of Veterans Affairs, alleging the agency has not lived up to its promise to build affordable housing on the West Los Angeles VA campus. Full article here.
UCLA Signs Agreement With Tongva Tribe Community for Use of Land
December 1, 2022 – A new agreement has been signed between UCLA and members of the Gabrielino Tongva tribe, the original inhabitants of the land that UCLA has occupied for nearly 100 years. Full article here.
Beloved P-22 Euthanized Following Medical Evaluation
December 20, 2022 – Beloved mountain lion P-22 was euthanized over the weekend due to “several severe injuries and chronic health problems.” Full article here.
