This post was updated at 10:23 p.m. A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck less than three miles from the UCLA campus Sunday evening. The quake struck at 7:36 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The Los Angeles Fire Department found no significant damage related to the quake, according to a LAFD news release. Compiled by Sam […]
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Couple charged in fatal hit-and-run of UCLA alum
A Los Angeles couple was charged Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a UCLA alumnus in December, officials said.
LA Metro receives federal funds for Purple Line extension
Los Angeles County Metro officials received more than $2 billion in federal funds Wednesday to extend the Purple Line subway more than three miles into West Los Angeles. The subway extension is planned to eventually connect Westwood and Downtown L.A. The $1.25 billion grant and a $856 million federally backed loan will allow construction on […]
10-mile stretch of carpool lane on 405 to open Friday
The 10-mile northbound carpool lane on the 405 freeway is set to open to drivers Friday, county officials said. The carpool lane, the longest in the nation, will be opened in time for Memorial Day, according to a statement on Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky’s website. “The lane opening doesn’t spell the end of […]
Suspect in UCLA nurse stabbing appears in court, pleads not guilty
A man arrested for allegedly stabbing an on-duty nurse at a UCLA hospital in April pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges Tuesday morning, officials said. Ramiro Carnalla, 26, was charged with one felony count each of attempted murder and resisting an executive officer, and two misdemeanor counts of assault and battery. Carnalla allegedly called […]
ASUCLA discusses ways to improve Student Media finances
Members of the Associated Students UCLA Finance Committee discussed the future of Student Media and strategies to improve its finances at their monthly meeting Friday. Members of the ASUCLA Services and Enterprises committee and the Communications Board brainstormed about how the groups can work together to improve their finances. The Communications Board is an independent […]
Man arrested for North Village apartment peeping incidents
University police arrested a man late last week in connection with a series of alleged peepings into Kelton Avenue apartments.