New ‘Catio’ Opens at Cat Cafe Lounge

The block party featured tents, giveaways, an on-street rollerskating rink and a Ferris wheel. Photo: UCLA

Education, News

UCLA Helps Kick off New School Year With Block Party in Westwood

September 23, 2021 Staff Report

The annual event brings students into the neighboring village, forging a connection that lasts throughout their time as Bruins By...

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Crime, News

Pair Charged With Hate Crime For Attack Outside Beverly Grove Sushi Restaurant

September 21, 2021 Staff Report

Two men were charged today for an assault outside a sushi restaurant earlier this year By Chad Winthrop Two men...

UCLA lab manager Jorge Paramo collects a SwabSeq test from one of the campus’s dozen COVID-19 test vending machines. Photo: Denise Heady/UCLA

News, Westside Wellness

UCLA Receives $13 Million Contract to Expand COVID-19 Testing

September 20, 2021 wpengine

SwabSeq kits are already available in vending machines for free self-testing by campus community By Elaine Schmidt/UCLA Newsroom A new...

A Big Blue Bus in service. Photo: City of Santa Monica.

News, Transportation

Is Cash Coming Back for the Big Blue Bus?

September 17, 2021 Staff Report

Santa Monica City Council discusses possibility of restoring cash service for buses By Dolores Quintana Santa Monica lawmakers recently discussed...

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News, Real Estate

UCLA Study Suggests Nearly Half of LGBT Renters Behind on Rent Fear Eviction Within 2 Months

September 17, 2021 Staff Report

UCLA study sheds light on concerning issue By Susan Payne According to a recent UCLA study, nearly half of the...

Soughts sought by police for a series of local thefts. Photo: LAPD

Crime, News

Suspects Sought for Targeting Elderly Women in Jewelry Thefts

September 16, 2021 Staff Report

Police searching for two suspects wanted in connection to series of grand thefts By Chad Winthrop Police are searching for...

The scene of a murder that took place at a homeless encampment alongside the West Los Angeles VA. Photo: Citizen App.

Crime, News

Veteran Killed in Stabbing at Encampment Alongside West Los Angeles VA

September 15, 2021 Sam Catanzaro

Wednesday morning incident under investigation By Sam Catanzaro A homicide investigation is underway following a stabbing at a homeless encampment...

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Crime, News

Beverly Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining and Gambling Away $9M in COVID-Relief Loans, Some of Which Was Gambled Away

September 14, 2021 Staff Report

Andrew Marnell pleads guilty to one count of bank fraud By Chad Winthrop A West Los Angeles man pleaded guilty...

Education, News, Video

Vaccine and Mask Mandates for Santa Monica College In-Person Classes this Fall

September 14, 2021 Juliet Lemar

As Santa Monica College returns for the fall semester new protocols are in place, learn about campus capacity, vaccine and...

Royce Hall on UCLA’s campus. Photo: Courtesy of UCLA.

Education, News

UCLA Ranked No. 1 Public University for Fifth Straight Year

September 13, 2021 Staff Report

U.S. News & World Report releases annual rankings By Chad Winthrop UCLA has again been named the nation’s top public...

George W. Bush. Photo: Courtesy Distinguished Speaker Series.

Local Business Spotlight, News

Distinguished Speaker Series Expands to Long Beach, Celebrates 24 Years of Candid, Relaxed Evenings With Renowned Changemakers

September 7, 2021 Staff Report

Series features Former President George W. Bush in September, 24 years after his mother and former First Lady of the...

News

Auditions Open for HVS Conservatory’s Inaugural Vocal Program

September 5, 2021 tj@mirrormediagroupla.com

Hollywood Vocal Studios and Adreana Gonzalez are proud to announce the founding of Hollywood Vocal Studios (HVS) Conservatory—a post-secondary school...

Crime, News

West L.A. Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Running Massive Telemarketing Scheme that Targeted Charities

September 3, 2021 Staff Report

A West Los Angeles man was sentenced last week to 48 months in federal prison – plus an additional 28...

11000 block of Strathmore Drive. Photo: Google

Crime, News, Uncategorized

Police Seek Man Wanted for Sexually Assaulting Sleeping UCLA Student

September 2, 2021 Staff Report

Police are searching for a man wanted for sexually assaulting a female UCLA student while she slept. According to the...

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News

UCLA Athletics Introduces “Westwood Ascent” Branding Program

August 31, 2021 Staff Report

UCLA last week announced “Westwood Ascent” a comprehensive Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) program designed to support the school’s student-athletes to build...