Petty Theft A purse with valuables worth a combined $320 was stolen from 10940 Ophir Ave. on April 30. A $120 bicycle was stolen from near the Fowler museum between April 29 and April 30. A $150 bicycle was stolen from the bike racks near the Student Activity Center on April 29. Someone broke the […]
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Crimewatch
Petty Theft A $170 bicycle was stolen from the racks near the MacDonald Medical Research Laboratory on April 21. A purse and its contents worth $190 combined was stolen from 11835 Wilshire Ave. on April 21. A $170 freezer was stolen from a room in the Neuroscience Research Building on April 19. A $125 bicycle […]
China-Japan dispute felt in UCLA community
Increased tensions between China and Japan in recent weeks have greatly influenced international relations across the world and have impacted members of the UCLA community. The dispute between the two countries has resulted partly from China’s anger over Japan’s aggression in Asia during World War II. The events in Asia have made some members of […]
UCPD reports reduced crime
Fewer property crimes and severe violent crimes were reported at UCLA in 2004 than 2003, according to a draft of the university police’s annual report released this month, continuing a declining trend in the offenses since 2001. According to the report, there were 1,167 Part I, or severe violent and property crimes, in 2004. Part […]
News briefs
University police break up group smoking marijuana Laughter, coughing and clouds of marijuana smoke drifted over the lawn between Janss Steps and Bruin Walk on Wednesday afternoon as around 50 students gathered to light up at 4:20 p.m. in honor of April 20, the unofficial marijuana user’s holiday. University police officers on bicycles broke up […]
UCLA investigates theft
More than $250,000 has been embezzled by a university employee who deposited stolen university checks into their own account, authorities said Friday. The employee worked for a physician at a clinic affiliated with UCLA and is being investigated by both the university police and the UCLA Audit and Advisory Services, said University Police Detective Richard […]
Westwood divided on the role of alcohol in the Village
Those who want to drink at a bar in Westwood have two choices: Maloney’s and Westwood Brewing Company. Numerous factors have contributed to the presence of few drinking establishments in the Village. Though many Village restaurants are licensed to sell liquor, the Westwood Specific Plan states that alcohol has to be served in areas linked […]