California
Nov. 6, 2026 4:24 p.m.
Brian Goldsmith is pictured. Goldsmith will represent UCLA and surrounding communities in the California State Senate, the Associated Press announced Friday. (Courtesy of Brian Goldsmith)
Democrat Brian Goldsmith will represent California’s 24th State Senate District, which includes UCLA’s campus and surrounding communities, the Associated Press announced Friday.
Goldsmith received 56.6% of the vote in the Tuesday midterm election, beating democrat John Erickson, who received 43.4% of the vote as of Friday, according to the AP.
By Rori Anderson
A Closer Look
Nov. 5, 2026 9:50 p.m.Treatment for severe depression can include a combination of medications, therapy sessions and specialized care.
Now, however, UCLA researchers are trying to expand those options. Patients may now be able to stimulate their brain with an implanted device.
By Angelina Alkhouri
California
Nov. 5, 2026 6:26 p.m.Rick Chavez Zbur reelected to California State Assembly District 51 seat
This post was updated Nov. 6 at 9:28 a.m.
Democrat Rick Chavez Zbur was reelected to the California State Assembly District 51 seat Thursday.
Zbur, whose district includes UCLA and its surrounding communities, received 61.5% of the vote as of Thursday evening, according to the Associated Press.
By Victor Simoes
Los Angeles
Nov. 5, 2026 12:11 p.m.Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race, ousts incumbent Karen Bass
Nithya Raman will serve as Los Angeles’ next mayor.
Raman, who received 52.1% of the vote, challenged incumbent Karen Bass, who earned 47.9% of the vote as of Thursday morning, according to the Associated Press.
By Julian Duaybis
California
Nov. 3, 2026 11:35 p.m.California voters approve Proposition 1, passing $11.25 billion housing bond
This post was updated Nov. 4 at 10:57 a.m.
California voters approved Proposition 1 on Tuesday, authorizing $11.25 billion in state bonds to fund affordable housing programs across the state, including at the UC.
By Vivian Stein
California
Nov. 3, 2026 10:06 p.m.Proposition 39 fails as Californians reject proposed voter ID requirements
This post was updated Nov. 6 at 2:05 a.m.
Californians rejected a ballot measure that would have required voters to present government-issued identification at the polls, the Associated Press announced Tuesday.
By Lilly Leonhardt
California
Nov. 3, 2026 8:49 p.m.Incumbent Ted Lieu keeps 36th district House of Representatives seat
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 10:33 p.m.
Democrat Rep. Ted Lieu will represent California’s 36th Congressional District – which includes Westwood and surrounding areas – for another term, according to the Associated Press.
By Rune Long
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