Homelessness
Oct. 16, 2026 12:54 a.m.
Two tents stand in a park. A joint UCLA and University of Southern California report found that nearly 6,000 people experiencing homelessness could be displaced by the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Security measures for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games could displace nearly 6,000 people experiencing homelessness, according to a joint UCLA and University of Southern California report released Wednesday.
By Julia Divers
California
May 31, 2026 11:46 p.m.Incumbent Karen Bass and 13 challengers are running for Los Angeles mayor.
Voters will choose the top two candidates in the June 2 primary election to advance to a November runoff, unless a candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the primary and automatically wins the office.
By Julian Duaybis
Homelessness
Nov. 16, 2025 8:45 p.m.North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Nov. 5
This post was updated Nov. 16 at 10:14 p.m.
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council appointed a new secretary and passed a community impact statement supporting the construction of new UCLA student housing on Levering Avenue at its November meeting.
By Julian Duaybis
California
Nov. 11, 2025 8:18 p.m.California Assembly Bill 893 aims to improve near-campus housing shortages
UCLA community members said a new California housing bill has the potential to increase affordable housing, but may bring little change to Westwood.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 893 into law Oct.
By Avery Mahan
Homelessness
Aug. 28, 2025 6:34 p.m.Q&A: Andrew Lewis and Elizabeth Brady talk North Westwood Neighborhood Council
Andrew Lewis and Elizabeth Brady, two UCLA alumni, were reelected to the North Westwood Neighborhood Council in March and began their two-year terms in July.
Lewis is the council’s vice president and chairs the community health, homelessness and safety committee.
By Maggie Konecky
A Closer Look
April 6, 2025 11:16 p.m.Experts assess Gov. Newsom’s recent $920 million allotment to fight homelessness
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new measures to combat homelessness Feb. 24.
Newsom said in a press release that the state will allocate $920 million in funding to local municipalities so they can clear out encampments and combat homelessness.
By Lucine Ekizian
A Closer Look
March 31, 2025 3:01 p.m.David Geffen School of Medicine awards students, staff for community initiatives
This post was updated April 4 at 1:10 a.m.
The David Geffen School of Medicine handed out awards March 14 to celebrate student and staff organizations who have demonstrated a commitment to the medical school’s mission.
By Danielle H. Cho
Homelessness
Feb. 12, 2023 11:05 p.m.LA County Board of Supervisors to enact 3-goal strategy addressing homelessness
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to take action on the county’s local emergency declaration on homelessness.
The board will adopt the recommendations of District 3 Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, whose district includes UCLA and Westwood, and District 5 Supervisor Kathryn Barger.
By Matthew Royer
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