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Aug. 13, 2026 11:23 p.m.
Vials are pictured. The California Assembly Appropriations Committee voted Thursday to advance a UC-sponsored bond measure that would fund scientific research across the state. (Selin Filiz/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The California Assembly Appropriations Committee voted Thursday to advance a UC-sponsored bond measure that would fund scientific research across the state.
The California Science and Health Research Bond Act – or Senate Bill 895 – would create the California Foundation for Science and Health Research to award $5 billion in grants and loans to public and private research institutions, including UC campuses.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
California
Aug. 2, 2026 12:47 p.m.This post was updated Aug. 2 at 5:52 p.m.
Diego Castro Gomez was accepted to graduate school at UC Merced in 2022.
“My dream was to always pursue grad school, potentially become a professor one day,” said Gomez, who is undocumented.
By Sarah Soroosh Moghadam
California
July 24, 2026 3:43 p.m.California’s AI regulations could shift with November governor’s race, experts say
This post was updated July 26 at 8:17 p.m.
The November election could shake up California’s approach to AI regulation, experts said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three executive orders on AI since 2023 which direct state agencies to study the technology and its economic impacts.
By Rori Anderson
A Closer Look
July 15, 2026 1:43 p.m.At Kesem at UCLA, children impacted by family cancer discover community, connection
This post was updated July 20 at 12:33 a.m.
A free, student-run summer camp is fostering community and support for children who have lived with a parent or caregiver with cancer.
By Sophie Acker
California
July 4, 2026 6:28 p.m.SB 79 takes effect, paving the way for more high-density housing in Westwood
This post was updated July 7 at 5:06 p.m.
A California law that took effect Wednesday could bring more high-density housing to Westwood by loosening development restrictions around major transit stops.
By Jennifer Michel
A Closer Look
July 4, 2026 6:07 p.m.Fault line stress could increase earthquake risk in LA, study shows
This post was updated July 5 at 11:07 p.m.
High stress levels on fault lines under Los Angeles could increase risk of an earthquake in the near future, according to a June study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers.
By Jiyoon Choi
California
July 3, 2026 3:41 p.m.$12 billion UC-sponsored research bond misses deadline to appear on ballot
This post was updated July 5 at 10:18 p.m.
A UC-sponsored state bill that would place a $12 billion research bond on the ballot will not appear in the November election unless lawmakers reach an agreement.
By Josephine Murphy
California
June 30, 2026 11:17 p.m.Gov. Gavin Newsom signs state budget, granting UC $350 million funding increase
This post was updated July 5 at 10:28 p.m.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California’s state budget for the upcoming fiscal year Monday, increasing the UC’s funding by $350 million.
By Lauren Trautenberg
California
June 26, 2026 8:33 a.m.Bond with $350 million for student housing to appear on general election ballot
This post was updated June 26 at 3:42 p.m.
Californians will vote on a bond that would allocate $350,000,000 to new affordable student housing projects in the November election.
Senate Bill 417 – the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 – passed the California State Senate and was approved by Gov.
By Lauren Trautenberg and Alexis Muchnik
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