w Even with no games, something fun is Bruin with UCLA announcer Josh Lewin By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:01:32 -0400 Longtime UCLA broadcaster Josh Lewin has found ways to utilize his talent while the sports world is on pause because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
w UCLA women's water polo wonders how season might have played out By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:00:16 -0400 The UCLA women's water polo team was No. 2 in the nation and chasing its first NCAA title since 2009 when the coronavirus outbreak occurred. Full Article
w Former UCLA gymnast Danusia Francis believes postponed Olympics will be even better By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:24:03 -0400 Former UCLA gymnast Danusia Francis is looking forward to "another year to get stronger, another year to get more confidence" amid the Olympics postponement. Full Article
w UCLA rewards tight end Greg Dulcich with scholarship on his birthday By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:19:57 -0400 UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich played it cool when he was on the phone with coach Chip Kelly. But when he got off the phone, it got loud in his house. Full Article
w NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for spring athletes, with a catch By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:41:12 -0400 NCAA voted Monday to approve an extra year of eligibility for spring athletes who had their seasons canceled because of COVID-19 but some might not get same financial aid. Full Article
w Nia Dennis became UCLA's latest internet sensation with Beyoncé-inspired floor routine By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 09:00:07 -0400 UCLA junior Nia Dennis became an internet sensation with a floor routine inspired by Beyoncé. It earned her recognition from celebrities and a verified Twitter account. Full Article
w Wild Westwood : Police had to restrain raucous UCLA victory celebration in 1995 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 14:13:38 -0400 From the archives: Times writers Mary Moore and Adrian Maher report from the scene in Westwood after UCLA defeated Arkansas for the 1995 NCAA title. Full Article
w Jim Harrick's on-court adjustments served UCLA well in 1995 NCAA title win By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 14:15:08 -0400 The following is former Times columnist Mike Downey's story on the improvisations coach Jim Harrick made during the Bruins' 1995 NCAA title victory. Full Article
w UCLA's 1995 NCAA title MVP? Take it from Ed O'Bannon, it was Tyus Edney By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 14:15:23 -0400 The following is former Times staff writer Gene Wojciechowski's story about Tyus Edney's heroics during the Bruins' 1995 NCAA championship run. Full Article
w From the archives: UCLA overcomes many challenges to win 1995 NCAA title By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 14:15:35 -0400 Here's how former Times columnist Mike Downey reacted to the Bruins' victory over Arkansas in the national championship game on April 3, 1995. Full Article
w UCLA's Japreece Dean is hoping some WNBA team takes a chance on her By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:20 -0400 UCLA guard Japreece Dean was hoping a strong NCAA tournament would boost her chances of being drafted in the WNBA. She hopes her body of work is enough to convince a team. Full Article
w Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor has answers for NFL draft questions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:00:38 -0400 NFL draft scouts question the all-around ability of Wisconsin Jonathan Taylor, but the running back has NFL speed and size. Full Article
w Cutting college sports programs is a possibility amid economic downturn By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:39:44 -0400 A proposal that would allow Division I sports teams to be cut amid the coronavirus crisis has created concern among coaches and athletics officials. Full Article
w UCLA coach Mick Cronin is confident coronavirus won't jeopardize next season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:38:44 -0400 UCLA coach Mick Cronin believes the Bruins will be playing basketball next fall, but he says the coronavirus could keep fans from attending games. Full Article
w Mick Cronin must conquer new obstacle in bid to lure top talent to UCLA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:44:01 -0400 UCLA lost its top recruit in Daishen Nix when the five-star point guard from Las Vegas decided to join the G League academy team. Full Article
w UCLA forward Jalen Hill declares for NBA draft as early entry candidate By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 01:12:42 -0400 Jalen Hill's declaration was a move intended mostly to get feedback from NBA personnel on his draft standing and possible areas for improvement, according to a person close to the situation but not authorized to discuss it publicly. Full Article
w UCLA fans will be allowed back into the Rose Bowl someday ... but who will go? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:55:26 -0400 At some point, the coronavirus outbreak will subside enough to allow fans to attend football games again. The question is how many UCLA fans will make it to the Rose Bowl. Full Article
w Fire at shop with flats above - Twickenham By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:42:34 +0100 Part of the shop was damaged by the fire Full Article
w Outbuilding fire - Welling By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:01:18 +0100 Outbuilding and fence panels destroyed by fire. Full Article
w House fire - West Norwood By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:19:30 +0100 Firefighters rescued a woman from the ground floor Full Article
w Fire at bedsit - Abbey Wood By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:59:02 +0100 Four fire engines were at the scene Full Article
w House fire - Kentish Town By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:30:15 +0100 Firefighters rescued a man from the second floor of the building using a fire escape hood Full Article
w Maisonette fire - Wood Green By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:36:52 +0100 Firefighters tackle a fire in a Maisonette Full Article
w Fire at basement car park - Lewisham By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:55:21 +0100 Six fire engines were at the scene Full Article
w Fire at disused shop with flats above - Stratford By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:53:10 +0100 Ten fire engines were at the scene Full Article
w Bungalow fire - Upminster By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 16:05:50 +0100 Firefighters tackle bungalow fire Full Article
w Fire at flat - Willesden By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:14:20 +0100 One man was treated on scene Full Article
w Fire at takeaway restaurant with flats above - Edgware By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:12:40 +0100 Six fire engines attended the scene Full Article
w Writer A.E. Hotchner, friend to Ernest Hemingway and Paul Newman, dies at 102 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 12:47:07 -0500 Author and playwright A.E. Hotchner, known for his friendships with Ernest Hemingway and Paul Newman, died Saturday at age 102. Full Article
w Owen Bieber, who led United Auto Workers through recession and downsizing, dies at 90 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:07:04 -0500 Owen Bieber, who shepherded the UAW through a recession, the Reagan era, industry downsizing and rapidly expanding global competition, dies at 90. Full Article
w Mickey Wright, golf great who lifted LPGA to new heights, dies at 85 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:20:15 -0500 Mickey Wright was named greatest female golfer in history in a poll of experts Full Article
w Rap world mourns Pop Smoke: 'The streets don't love you when you make it' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:43:38 -0500 Chance the Rapper, Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent and other rappers took to social media to honor Pop Smoke, a rising New York artist who was fatally shot Wednesday. Full Article
w Sy Sperling, balding Hair Club founder who became a client too, dies at 78 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:47:28 -0500 Hair Club for Men founder Sy Sperling has died in Florida after a lengthy illness. Full Article
w Zoe Caldwell, four-time Tony winner and the master of 'Master Class,' dies at 86 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:03:49 -0500 The actress played the legendary Maria Callas at the Mark Taper Forum in L.A. before moving on to Broadway and winning her final Tony for the role. Full Article
w Rita Walters, a fierce advocate for equality and trailblazing elected official, dies at 89 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 01:44:04 -0500 Rita Walters advocated fiercely for equality through school integration and hiring practices, first as a member of the L.A. school board and then on the L.A. City Council Full Article
w Larry Tesler, Silicon Valley pioneer who created 'cut', 'copy' and 'paste', dies at 74 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:02:26 -0500 Former Xerox researcher Larry Tesler made computers more user-friendly for generations of people with editing commands also including 'find and replace.' Full Article
w Beverly Cassirer, whose family demanded return of $30-million painting looted by Nazis, dies waiting By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 14:52:03 -0500 The painting of a Parisian street scene by Impressionist master Camille Pissarro hangs in a Madrid museum and is the focus of an ongoing legal battle. Full Article
w John 'Sonny' Franzese, powerful mob boss who hung out with Frank Sinatra, dies at 103 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:54:53 -0500 Alleged to be a prolific killer, Franzese was finally released from prison when he was 100 Full Article
w Thich Quang Do, Buddhist monk and renowned Vietnamese dissident, dies at 91 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:00:58 -0500 The Communist government kept Thich Quang Do in prison or under house arrest for more than 20 years. Full Article
w Floyd Tidwell, former San Bernardino County sheriff who modernized agency, dies at 90 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:28:26 -0500 After he retired, Tidwell pleaded guilty to taking hundreds of guns from evidence lockers Full Article
w Jack Welch, much-imitated manager who reshaped GE, dies at 84 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 09:14:38 -0500 The former GE chairman and chief executive mentored people who went on to run some of the world's best-known companies. Full Article
w Judge Raymond Fisher, who led police reforms after L.A. riots, dies at 80 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 20:45:42 -0500 Fisher helped implement the reforms that rebuilt the Los Angeles Police Department after the Rodney G. King scandal and the 1992 riots. Full Article
w Henri Richard, who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Canadiens, dies at 84 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 18:43:44 -0500 Henri Richard, who holds the record for most Stanley Cup wins during his 20-year NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday at age 84. Full Article
w Henry Cobb, architect of what long was L.A.'s tallest skyscaper, dies at 93 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 13:03:32 -0500 Longtime partner of I.M. Pei also designed Boston's John Hancock Tower Full Article
w McCoy Tyner, jazz piano legend who played with Coltrane, dead at 81 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 16:51:23 -0500 McCoy Tyner, jazz piano legend who played with Coltrane, dead at 81 Full Article
w Max von Sydow, Swedish star of Bergman films, 'The Exorcist,' dies at 90 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 08:43:04 -0400 Swedish actor Max von Sydow, the stately import whose theater roots laid the groundwork for a vast onscreen career in nearly a dozen Ingmar Bergman productions, has died. Full Article
w Tonie Marshall, only female film director to win the French 'Oscar,' dies at 68 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:12:36 -0400 Tonie Marshall addressed the issue of sexism in her film work and was a #MeToo crusader. Full Article
w Boris Yaro, Times photographer who took iconic image of mortally wounded RFK, dies By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:17:02 -0400 Yaro tutored the actor who played Animal, the rumpled photographer on "Lou Grant" Full Article
w Stuart Whitman, prolific film and TV actor, star of 'The Comancheros,' dies at 92 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:06:03 -0400 Known for his rugged roles and handsome charm, Whitman had more than 180 film and TV credits Full Article
w Roger Mayweather, former boxing champion and uncle to Floyd Jr., dies at 58 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:46:04 -0400 Roger Mayweather, uncle and trainer to Floyd Mayweather Jr. who won 59 career bouts, died Tuesday at age 58. Full Article