This post was updated May 15 at 10:43 p.m.
Audri Chang’s curly, silver hair and thick, black glasses are unmistakable as the 71-year-old restaurant owner shuffles between rustic tables, balancing platters of steaming food and exchanging friendly small talk with customers.

This post was updated Jan. 31 at 12:32 p.m.
Driverless taxis are no longer futuristic dreams for Angelenos.
Autonomous ride-hailing platform Waymo launched to the Los Angeles public last November, deploying around 100 vehicles in a 79-square-mile area from Santa Monica to downtown.

This post was updated Jan. 16 at 10:07 p.m.
The growing popularity of arts and crafts allows Bruins to reap the activities’ financial and emotional benefits.

This post was updated Jan. 26 at 9:11 p.m.
Last month, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz – famous for its early investments in companies such as Instagram, Airbnb, Pinterest and Roblox – officially opened a new office in Santa Monica.

As the new academic year nears, Bruins may be exploring financial independence for the first time, from learning how to manage a budget to building credit.

This post was updated June 5 at 8:02 p.m. 
Social media platform TikTok and e-commerce companies SHEIN and Temu have recently gained prevalence in the United States, particularly among college students.

This post was updated on March 7 at 8:17 p.m.
UCLA’s college town of Westwood is home to almost 100 different startups offering one thing: food.