Must-read Los Angeles Times sequence of events by @lacrimes
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Two weeks that staggered UCLA: Protests, violence, crackdown mark 'dark chapter'
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A timeline of two weeks that staggered UCLA: Protests, violence, crackdown mark 'dark chapter' w/@lacrimes Safi Nazzal Matthew Ormseth Grace Toohey
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Law enforcement at UCLA, LAPD and other agencies is scanning hundreds of facial images to ID attackers of pro-Palestinian encampment. The tactics were used in probes of Jan. 6 attack and smash-and-grab retail burglaries. Richard Winton latimes.com/california/sto…

“We may be a small community,” he said, “but this shows that in journalism and many other spaces, we have the talent and voice to make a real impact.”

Congrats to Lookout Santa Cruz on the The Pulitzer Prizes win!!
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JUST IN: UCLA Chancellor Gene Block announces new chief safety officer Rick Braziel is leading a law enforcement investigation to ID perpetrators of mob violence against pro-Palestinian encampment. LAPD has committed a detective; FBI & LA County DA also approached for help. UCPD…

Arrest toll of protesters at UCLA UC San Diego is 100+ as campuses ratchet up police presence. Police have not disclosed why they arrested UCLA students, who say they were only gathering for a peaceful protest. w/Grace Toohey angie latimes.com/california/sto…

Controversy mounting about UCLA police actions this morning. Detention of independent journalist, activists draws outcry over press freedom. via Kevin Rector Grace Toohey latimes.com/california/sto…

Congratulations! 🎉🥳Los Angeles Times former film critic Justin Chang wins Pulitzer Prize for criticism. Judges cited Justin's 'richly evocative and genre-spanning film criticism that reflects on the contemporary movie-going experience.' latimes.com/entertainment-…

At UC San Diego, police take down pro-Palestinian encampment early Monday and arrest more than 30 protesters. via grobbins Karen Kucher The San Diego Union-Tribune sandiegouniontribune.com/news/education…

Just published a new article … and it’s a doozy: Scientists have found DDT in key species at the base of the deep-sea food web, raising concerns on how this toxic chemical might be infiltrating and circulating through our marine ecosystem latimes.com/environment/st…

NEW: Dozens detained at UCLA parking garage following protests and violence over Gaza war. Longstanding curfew bars those not affiliated with UCLA from visiting campus from midnight to 6 a.m. Source says 'non-affiliates' refused to leave. w/Grace Toohey latimes.com/california/sto…

JUST IN: After mob attack, UCLA creates new high-level Office of Campus Safety to oversee police department, including embattled police chief, & emergency management operations. Rick Braziel, former Sacto police chief, will lead. latimes.com/california/sto…

Despite weeks of turmoil, USC President Carol Folt says she 'absolutely' won't resign and defends her controversial decisions around Israel-Palestinian conflict, including canceling valedictorian's commencement speech.
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Graduating seniors face metal detectors, chain-link fences, bag searches as Gaza protests change commencement ceremonies at USC and elsewhere.
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Actor Jodie Foster acknowledges Gaza protests at UCLA and other campuses as faculty demonstrate outside the celebrity-filled UCLA Hammer Museum gala.

“We will defend the sacrosanct right to freedom of expression and the right to protest.' Jessica Gelt bit.ly/3QxQWCq

Before dawn, police in riot gear clear pro-Palestinian encampment from USC campus. No reports of arrests or violence.

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UCLA’s top cop - accused of security lapse - rejects calls to step aside, reports Teresa Watanabe Los Angeles Times latimes.com/california/sto….