Campus
March 22, 2025 6:59 p.m.
Chancellor Julio Frenk (left) and Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky (right) hold a proclamation welcoming Frenk to Los Angeles. Frenk began his tenure as UCLA’s chancellor in January. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Boatright-Simon)
The Los Angeles City Council presented Chancellor Julio Frenk with a proclamation welcoming him to the city Friday.
Katy Yaroslavsky, who represents District 5 – which includes UCLA – led the presentation discussing Frenk’s achievements and future plans.
By Gabrielle Gillette
Fire
March 5, 2025 9:14 p.m.This post was updated March 7 at 1:25 a.m.
The Los Angeles City Council denied former Los Angeles Fire Department chief Kristen Crowley’s appeal to be reinstated after her Feb.
By Gabrielle Gillette
A Closer Look
Nov. 4, 2024 2:51 a.m.Election 2024: The future at the ballot box
By Special To The Daily Bruin
Los Angeles
Nov. 3, 2024 7:33 p.m.Measure DD proposes new redistricting commission for Los Angeles City Council
This post was updated Nov. 4 at 1:56 a.m.
Voters will decide the future of Los Angeles’ redistricting process this November.
LA City Measure DD proposes to create a brand-new Independent Redistricting Commission responsible for drawing district maps.
By Martin Sevcik
Los Angeles
Oct. 31, 2024 11:09 p.m.Measures US, LL propose funding, redistrict changes for LA Unified School District
Westwood residents will vote on two referenda impacting the Los Angeles Unified School Board in November’s election.
One of the initiatives – Measure US – would authorize a $9 billion bond to fund technology, repair and construction projects, with the bond being repaid by a tax on homeowners.
By Dylan Winward
Los Angeles
Oct. 29, 2024 10:10 a.m.Measure ll plans to clarify existing administration policies, cut outdated rules
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 11:58 p.m.
Voters will get to vote on changes to city administration in November.
If passed, Measure II will make adjustments to the Los Angeles City Charter to codify administration policies set by the city, including the powers of airport commissioners to set fees and for city-owned venues to sell merchandise.
By Dylan Winward
Los Angeles
Oct. 24, 2024 6:39 p.m.Measure HH seeks accountability reform, local representation in LA City Council
This post was updated Oct. 24 at 11:47 p.m.
When Bruins head to the polls this November, they will vote on reforms for city accountability.
Measure HH lets voters choose to amend the city charter to give more investigative powers to city officials.
By Dylan Winward
A Closer Look
June 4, 2024 8:24 p.m.Los Angeles City Council requests report on LAPD action at UCLA, USC encampments
This post was updated June 5 at 11:29 p.m.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed a motion Tuesday requesting a report from LAPD and the LA County Office of Inspector General regarding LAPD’s decisions during Palestine solidarity encampments at UCLA and the University of Southern California.
By Gabrielle Gillette
Los Angeles City Council
May 30, 2024 8:56 p.m.Marqueece Harris-Dawson confirmed as LA City Council’s next president
The Los Angeles City Council confirmed President Pro Tempore Marqueece Harris-Dawson as the council’s next president Tuesday.
Last week, Councilmembers Katy Yaroslavsky – who represents Westwood – and Heather Hutt nominated Harris-Dawson, who represents District 8 and chairs the city’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
By Sharla Steinman
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