QUICK TAKES - March 6, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

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March 6, 2009 12 AM PT

Here’s Ed: Ed McMahon will observe his 86th birthday today at an undisclosed L.A. hospital with friends and family on hand, according to spokesman Howard Bragman. McMahon has been hospitalized for several weeks for pneumonia and other ailments.

QUICK TAKES - March 6, 2009

UCLA’s top cop, accused of security lapse, faces calls to step aside. He defends his actions

After violent night at UCLA, classes cancelled, UC president launches investigation into response

UCLA faculty protest at Hammer Museum gala, decrying treatment of pro-Palestinian students

Letters to the Editor: My son was viciously attacked at UCLA. We feel betrayed by the university

A tale of two downtowns in L.A.: As offices languish, apartments thrive