UCLA researchers discovered increasing the amount of green vegetation in an urban area improves psychological well-being. Although previous studies have already assessed the benefits of green spaces for general health and well-being, the researchers aimed to find out how green spaces affected mental health in particular, said Ying-Ying Meng, a senior research scientist at the […]
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SB 50 garners support from NWWNC amid concerns over city planning, affordability
A California senate bill may lift height restrictions on residential buildings near transit lines if passed. Buildings in the Village are generally limited to 40 feet, according to the Westwood Village Specific Plan, the master document for Westwood Village. If Senate Bill 50 is passed, local ordinances preventing the construction of denser and taller housing […]
Los Angeles repairs roads riddled with potholes after recent rain
The City of Los Angeles completed a month-long project in March to reduce the number of potholes in Los Angeles. The “pothole blitz” project, a City of LA Bureau of Street Services initiative, aimed to identify and repair potholes in LA after frequent winter rains caused an increase in road damage across the city. The […]
Donation to UCLA will fund medical plaza renovations, biomedical research
A science-focused philanthropic foundation gifted $20 million to UCLA, a university press release announced Tuesday. The W. M. Keck Foundation donated to the university to fund the renovation of the UCLA Medical Plaza, an outpatient care center at UCLA. The gift will also contribute to UCLA biomedical research grants. The W. M. Keck Foundation has […]
Survey attributes increase in law school applications to recent political climate
More students may be applying to law school in response to recent controversies in national politics, a survey found. A survey by Kaplan Test Prep in February surveyed law school admissions officers and found political climate was an important factor in the increase in law school applications in the U.S. Law school applications increased by […]
Developing global jazz studies major presents new opportunities for students
Ennis Harris said the new global jazz major has taught him how to combine different genres of music. For example, he has learned about the intersection of traditional jazz and Syrian folk music, said Harris, a third-year global jazz student. The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music launched the global jazz studies major in fall […]
UCLA Transportation partners with Long Beach Transit to create new bus line
Students and staff will now be able to take a new direct bus line between Long Beach and UCLA. The UCLA/Westwood Commuter Express will offer a direct connection from Long Beach to Westwood starting Monday. The new line has two stops in Long Beach and three stops in Westwood. The year-long pilot program was created […]