California
Oct. 22, 2026 8:31 p.m.
A mail-in ballot is pictured. UCLA student organizations are promoting participation in the political process ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)
UCLA student organizations are encouraging political participation as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
Los Angeles residents will vote in multiple races, including governor, attorney general and mayor, Nov.
By Jennifer Michel
Campus
Oct. 20, 2026 6:07 p.m.This post was updated Oct. 20 at 10:50 p.m.
More than a year after the city of Los Angeles placed restrictions on where people can sleep or camp in public spaces across Westwood, controversy over the limitations’ effectiveness in addressing homeless encampments remains.
By Julia Divers
Campus
Oct. 10, 2026 11:34 p.m.Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman emphasizes youth representation at Royce Hall event
This post was updated Oct. 11 at 10:14 p.m.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman pledged to improve representation for young people and historically underserved communities in City Hall at a Friday event in Royce Hall.
By Julian Duaybis
Los Angeles
Sept. 30, 2026 12:12 a.m.Westwood receives long-awaited sidewalk repairs ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
This post was updated Sept. 30 at 12:14 a.m.
The city of Los Angeles is accelerating long-awaited sidewalk repairs in Westwood in time for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
By Julia Divers
A Closer Look
Sept. 25, 2026 10:23 p.m.Oral history project K-Town Archive documents LA’s ‘beating heart’
This post was updated Sept. 27 at 11:03 p.m.
When one woman from El Salvador moved to the United States in 1979, she was alone and worked as a housekeeper, retail employee and babysitter to support her daughter.
By Alisha Hassanali
Los Angeles
Sept. 15, 2026 6:25 p.m.UCLA physicians protest end of contract providing free care for low-income patients
This post was updated Sept. 15 at 7:07 p.m.
Dozens of physicians protested on campus at noon Tuesday to denounce the termination of a Medi-Cal contract that allowed low-income patients to access UCLA Health services.
By Charlie Hamilton and Chenrui Zhang
A Closer Look
Aug. 15, 2026 10:44 a.m.LARC uplifts communities through education on heat safety
Sources: California Environmental Protection Agency CalHeatScore data and Los Angeles County ZIP Codes. Graphic reporting by Charlie Hamilton, Science and Health editor. Interactive by Bianca Peralta, Data editor.
By Angelina Alkhouri
Los Angeles
July 26, 2026 5:10 p.m.UCLA initiative pushes to expand shade infrastructure across LA County
This post was updated July 26 at 8:13 p.m.
UCLA researchers are pushing for Los Angeles to build more shade infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
By Charlotte Martling
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