It might seem trivial to extend the maximum period for harbor department leases from 50 to 66 years, but the economic benefits from Measure P’s passage are anything but; consequently, this board endorses Measure P. If approved, Measure P will allow the Port of Los Angeles, which maintains the commercial and industrial complexes on the […]
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City Election: No on Measure S
When roughly one in three renters in Los Angeles is forced to spend more than half their income on rent, a measure that will curb housing development and supply is hardly the solution. Measure S places sweeping restrictions on construction with a two-year moratorium on any development projects that require a General Plan amendment or […]
Editorial: ASUCLA should lease newly vacant space to essential student services
Associated Students UCLA has an opportunity it cannot refuse, and we have UCLA to thank for that. On Feb. 13, ASUCLA moved its loading dock for deliveries and equipment to an area beneath the engineering building, leaving its previous loading area – which rests adjacent to the base of the Portola Plaza stairs – ready […]
Editorial: UCLA needs to be transparent about disciplinary hearings procedure
Disciplinary hearings are the university’s equivalent to a justice system. Students who are accused of violating the conduct code are supposed to be judged by a panel of their peers and faculty. When this system is compromised, so is the foundation of justice for these students – and this is exactly what has happened at […]
Editorial: Westwood association must rethink food truck parking policies
The food truck business can be tough – especially when the neighborhood doesn’t consider it a real business. The Westwood Village Improvement Association is considering a parking law change to crack down on food trucks in Westwood. Under the proposed change, which will be voted on Thursday, traffic officers would be able to give food […]
Editorial: UCLA administrators should increase communication with students
Student activism is entering a renaissance on campuses nationwide. For now, the outrage is pointed squarely at President Donald Trump’s administration, but college administrators shouldn’t think they’ll get off scot-free. At UCLA in particular, vice chancellors have a communication problem. They are mostly hidden and tend not to communicate directly with the broader student body. […]
Editorial: UCLA child care center must address parents’ calls for change
UCLA apparently thinks pursuing a doctoral degree is a convincing explanation for the resignation of Jayanti Tambe, the executive director of its child care center. Considering Tambe’s tenure has been mired in controversy and negligence, the administration is going to need to do better – far better – explaining itself to parents. It’s no secret […]