A UCLA student drowned in Sequoia National Park while trying to cross a dangerous stream. Kendra Perez, 26, was a graduate acting student, according to the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s Alumni Affairs newsletter. Perez was walking along the Twin Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park on June 18 when she fell into […]
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UCPD searching for man who exposed himself to women in Westwood
University police are searching for a man who inappropriately exposed himself to two women in Westwood. The suspect allegedly exposed himself to one of the women at 4:50 p.m. June 12, when she was walking near the corner of Weyburn Place and Strathmore Drive, according to a UCPD alert. The second incident occurred on Westwood […]
Westwood Neighborhood Council member, doctoral student resigns
A member of the Westwood Neighborhood Council recently resigned after moving out of the Village. Shelby Kretz, a UCLA doctoral student in urban schooling, announced her resignation at the council meeting on June 14. The council selected Kretz to fill a vacant seat in January after two council members announced their resignations. Kretz said she […]
Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – June 14
The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Westwood Village and the surrounding areas. Comments Ana Huizar, a representative from the Los Angeles Office of Community Beautification, said the group plans to start a beautification program to help clean up Westwood’s streets. Trisha Murakawa, a representative of Safe Sidewalks LA, a city […]
UCPD searching for man who allegedly sexually battered woman on campus
This post was updated June 13 at 10:41 a.m. University police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually battered a woman at the UCLA Faculty Center on May 31. The suspect allegedly sexually battered the woman at about 11 a.m. in front of the Faculty Center after she gave him directions to the building, […]
UCPD arrests woman found with stolen property at Drake Stadium
University police arrested a woman who was found with a stolen bicycle and other stolen property at Drake Stadium on Monday night. The woman, who is unaffiliated with UCLA, was charged with grand theft and misappropriation of lost property, said UCPD Sergeant Brian Washburn. At around 10 p.m. Monday night, officers responded to a tip […]
Darnell Hunt to fill dean of social sciences position in July
UCLA named a new dean of social sciences for the UCLA College on Friday. Darnell Hunt, chair of the sociology department, will start his term as the new dean July 1, according to an announcement by Scott Waugh, UCLA executive vice chancellor and provost. Hunt will replace Laura Gómez, who has served as interim dean […]