Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law Saturday that prohibits concealed weapons permit-holders from bringing firearms to K-12 schools and university campuses in California. The bill, Senate Bill 707, was introduced by State Sen. Lois Wolk in February. Before the bill was passed, those with concealed-weapons permits were allowed by law to enter a college or […]
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Gov. Brown vetoes bill on paying contracted, UC-hired workers equally
Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a Senate bill Friday that would have required the University of California to pay contracted workers the same wages and benefits as existing University-hired employees. The bill, proposed by Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) in April, would have also raised total compensation for contracted employees to match that of the UC […]
Students protest Sig Ep, Alpha Phi raid, call on UCLA to address racism
Students dressed in black marched to Chancellor Gene Block’s office Thursday afternoon to protest the “Kanye Western” themed raid held Tuesday night, which was organized by the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Alpha Phi sorority. About 200 protesters held signs with messages such as “Black culture is not a theme,” and chanted “Black Bruins Matter,” […]
Bomb threat reported on Kelton Avenue
A bomb threat was reported on Kelton Avenue Wednesday afternoon, prompting residents to leave their buildings. The Los Angeles Police Department received a call around noon reporting a suspicious package, said the department’s spokesperson. The spokesperson added that a stretch of Kelton Avenue, starting from its intersection at Gayley Avenue, will be closed until the […]
Professor fights for CIA’s admission, action over Salvadoran civil war
Professor Philippe Bourgois trampled through miles of mud with about 1,500 Salvadoran natives to seek protection from the constant gunfire allegedly launched by the Salvadoran army on a stormy night in November 1981. Years after the attack, the Central Intelligence Agency neither denies nor confirms existence of any records pertaining to the attack or Bourgois’ […]
UCLA student remembered for big heart, adventurous spirit
From spending time with villagers in Peru to bungee jumping in South Africa, Andrea “Andy” DelVesco lived with a sense of adventure and fearlessness.
Suspects plead not guilty to murder of UCLA student
Eric Marquez and Alberto Medina both pleaded not guilty Tuesday afternoon to the murder of UCLA student Andrea “Andy” DelVesco, and to other charges including burglary. Judge Keith Schwartz said Medina is being held without bail because he was charged with capital murder with a special circumstance of murder during a robbery. Schwartz added Medina […]