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Westwood Village Farmers’ Market offers a variety of small businesses to support

This post was updated Nov. 2 at 9:39 a.m.  Over 40 vendors set up for the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market on Broxton Avenue on Thursday. The farmers market occurs every Thursday and is most popular for its fresh produce from local vendors – such as baked goods, fresh fruits and vegetables – artisanal items, art and live music. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the Westwood Village Farmer’s Market. The market occurs on Broxton Ave. every Thursday and features numerous small businesses. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA community members host protest to show support for Jewish students

This post was updated Oct. 31 at 11:22 p.m. Hundreds gathered outside Royce Hall on Monday to call for the freeing of Israelis being held hostage and show support for Jewish students. Read more...

Photo: Community members calling for the release of hostages taken in an Oct. 7 attack are pictured. The protestors also sought to show support for Jewish students on campus. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)



UCLA professors awarded MacArthur ‘Genius Grants’ to further innovative work

This post was updated Oct. 31 at 11:13 p.m.  Two UCLA professors were named as recipients of the MacArthur Fellowship – which is awarded to leading artists, scholars and entrepreneurs across the nation – on Oct. Read more...

Photo: UCLA professors E. Tendayi Achiume (left) and Park Williams (right) are pictured. The two were recently awarded MacArthur Fellowships, which include $800,000 in funding to support recipients’ work. (From left to right: Courtesy of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and Courtesy of Park Williams)


USAC recap – Oct. 24

This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:41 p.m. The Undergraduate Students Association Council held its fourth meeting of fall quarter Tuesday. USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Read more...


Zero-bail policy approved in LA County for nonviolent crimes, faces opposition

This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:37  p.m. Los Angeles County ended cash bail for many low-level and nonviolent crimes Oct. 1. The decision – enacted by the LA Superior Court – created a new pre-trial arraignment protocol that allows individuals to remain in their communities before appearing in court, said Ysabel Jurado, a community lawyer and candidate for LA City Council District 14. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles County jail is pictured. LA County ended cash bail for low-level crimes in an effort to pursue more equitable pretrial periods. (Courtesy of Levi Clancy via Wikimedia Commons)


Annual Haunted Hill event unites students in fright, fun and community spirit

This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:36 p.m. For Gaurav Varma, returning to the Hill during Halloween season after moving off-campus earlier this year was a frightening experience. Read more...

Photo: Pictured are scare actors at the Haunted Hill event, which featured live performances and candy giveaways. The event was hosted by the On-Campus Housing Council. (Courtesy of UCLA Housing)