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Tournament Offers Brighter Bruin Future
HOUSTON—UCLA basketball closed the final chapter of its whirlwind season in Friday's 74-62 loss to Gonzaga.
The outcome, hardly a surprise, halted a tournament run...
Santa Monica Airport Near Closure
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica City Council has officially established new leasing policies for Santa Monica airport tenants.
The new policies are part of a plan...
Toxic Susbtance Prompts SMMUSD Lawsuit
MALIBU—The parent group America Unites for Kids and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility has filed a lawsuit against the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
The...
Leonardo DiCaprio Leasing Malibu Home
MALIBU—Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is officially leasing his Malibu beachfront property.
The home, located on Carbon Beach, an exclusive locale also known as "Billionaire's Beach," is...
Wind Uproots Massive Tree, Crushing Moving Car
BEVERLY HILLS—Violent wind up to 55 mph wreaked havoc across Los Angeles on March 24 and continued into Wednesday morning, knocking out power in thousands...
Darren Sharper Sentenced On Rape Charges
WEST HOLLYWOOD—Former NFL star Darren Sharper pleaded no contest to drugging and sexually assaulting two women in West Hollywood.
The rapes that Sharper is accused...
Sweet 16: Bruins Keep On Dancing
LOUISVILLE—In December they were an embarrassment, a dark chapter in the storybook.
Steve Alford would surely be fired. UCLA, the proud owner of more championships...
Surveillance Footage Captures WeHo Burglars
WEST HOLLYWOOD—Authorities are searching for a pair of suspects who were caught on surveillance tapes burglarizing a West Hollywood apartment building.
The robberies, occurred in...
Motorcyclist Killed In Hit-and-Run Crash
BRENTWOOD—A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash that took place at approximately 7:40 a.m. in Brentwood on Wednesday, March 18.
Paramedics responded to the...
Adrian Klemm Suspended For Alleged Violations
WESTWOOD—UCLA offensive line coach and running game coordinator Adrian Klemm has been suspended from the program during an investigation into alleged NCAA violations.
Klemm, 37,...
March Madness: Bruins In The Big Dance
WESTWOOD—UCLA has made the NCAA Tournament and Bruin fans rejoice amid cries of conspiracy.
It's an outcome few expected following Friday's 70-64 loss to fifth-ranked...
Fourth-Grade Teacher Arrested For Abuse
WEST HOLLYWOOD—An elementary school teacher was arrested on March 11 for allegedly abusing a 10-year-old female student.
Thelmo Garcia, 37, has been employed by the Los Angeles...
Brush Fire Closes PCH In Malibu
MALIBU—Recent rainstorms have not alleviated the threat of local brush a fires, as a nine-acre blaze closed PCH in both directions for nearly three hours...
Fifth-Ranked Arizona To Face UCLA
LAS VEGAS—UCLA's NCAA Tournament hopes remain alive following Thursday's 96-70 drubbing of rival USC.
The Bruins have won four consecutive games, twice beating USC in...
UCLA Baseball Suffers Dodgertown Blues
CHAVEZ RAVINE—Less than two years removed from a national championship, sixth-ranked UCLA came into this weekend's Dodger Stadium College Baseball Classic looking to assert...
John Duran Admits Sexual Encounter With Deputy
WEST HOLLYWOOD—John Duran, a West Hollywood City Councilman has admitted to having sexual relations with Ian Owens, a man he personally hired for a...
Josh Smith Resurrects Career In Georgetown
GEORGETOWN—At his best, Josh Smith was a twinkle-toed monster, a top-recruit, and lovable gentle giant.
At his worst, he was labeled lazy and selfish, an...
UC Refuses To Expand 2015 Enrollment
CALIFORNIA—The University of California has announced that enrollment will not be expanded to in-state applicants and will place a firm limit on the enrollment...
Pauley Pavilion Still Home For UCLA
WESTWOOD—After stumbling for much of the first half, the Bruins completed act two of its regular season finale, defeating Washington State 72-67 at UCLA's...
Three-Car Crash Leads To BH Arrest
BEVERLY HILLS—A motorist was arrested following a three-vehicle collision on the outskirts of Beverly Hills that left two people in critical condition.
Four others sustained...
