University police are searching for a man who allegedly has scammed victims out of money while pretending to lease them apartments on Craigslist. James Webb Hunter III, 37, allegedly has a history of stealing from potential renters in the period between when one lease ends and another lease begins for an apartment, according to a […]
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Man breaks into two student apartments on Ophir Drive
University police have reported two break-ins at student apartments in Westwood, both which occurred early Saturday morning. According to a UCPD alert, a man entered an Ophir Drive apartment through its unlocked front door about 1:40 a.m. Saturday. A student in the apartment confronted the man, who then ran away, according to the alert. About […]
Block speaks on vice chancellor position, Title IX investigation
Chancellor Gene Block meets with the Daily Bruin editorial board every quarter to discuss issues affecting campus and to explain administrative policies. At their meeting on Monday, Block spoke about the selection process for the vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, UCLA’s response to the ongoing Title IX investigation and the results of a […]
$1M grant continues research for potential cancer treatment
UCLA scientists recently received a $1 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to continue research on a new potential treatment for lung cancer. The treatment, developed by Leonard Rome and Dr. Steven Dubinett, uses nanoparticles called vaults to transport CCL21, a cancer immunotherapy agent, to tumors, according to a UCLA press release. Rome is […]
Locals concerned over motions to investigate storefront signs
Dozens of local residents and business owners voiced concerns to the Westwood Neighborhood Council Wednesday about two motions passed by the council in September asking authorities to investigate local Iranian storefront signs. The motions asked city officials to investigate signs promoting business activities, including consular services, in connection with the state of Iran. The motions […]
President Barack Obama’s visit to cause several road closures
President Barack Obama’s visit to West Los Angeles this week will cause several road closures near UCLA, including Wilshire Boulevard and Hilgard Avenue, according to an L.A. Police Department alert. Obama is traveling to the area to hold an event at Cross Campus, a Santa Monica facility for start-up businesses, and to attend a Democratic […]
Former USAC officer pleads no contest to sexual battery, other charges
Former undergraduate student government officer Omar Arce pleaded no contest to seven counts of sexual battery, one count of false imprisonment and four counts of battery at a court appearance Tuesday morning. Arce, who was the Undergraduate Students Association Council community service commissioner last school year, was taken into custody after the hearing and is […]