California
Nov. 9, 2026 7:30 p.m.
(Jacqueline Nguyen/Daily Bruin contributor)
This post was updated Nov. 9 at 8:13 p.m.
California voters rejected a proposed tax on billionaires, the Associated Press announced Monday.
“No” received 52.8% of the votes cast for Proposition 40 as of Monday evening, according to the AP.
By William Gauvin
California
Nov. 9, 2026 7:15 p.m.A measure that will allow the state to borrow an $8.4 billion bond for immunology and immunotherapy research passed Monday, according to the Associated Press.
Proposition 38 – which received 54.2% of the “yes” vote as of Monday evening – will fund research for cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease, among others that can be treated with immunotherapy.
By Owen Mazzola
News
Nov. 8, 2026 8:52 p.m.Dr. Nima Nassiri reflects on undertaking world’s first bladder transplant
This post was updated Nov. 9 at 8:03 p.m.
Dr. Nima Nassiri, a urologist and transplant surgeon, co-led the team that performed the world’s first human bladder transplant at UCLA in May 2025.
By Zoe Wolfers
Campus
Nov. 8, 2026 8:42 p.m.CSC hosts Basic Needs Fair to address food insecurity, financial challenges
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 10:30 p.m.
About one in three UCLA students have run out of food and couldn’t afford to buy more this year, according to the UC Undergraduate Experience Survey.
By Meilin Rife
A Closer Look
Nov. 8, 2026 8:26 p.m.Residents express concerns as UCLA begins work on new 19-story apartment complex
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 10:16 p.m.
As UCLA expands university-owned housing in Westwood, students said construction has caused disturbances and safety concerns for residents living nearby.
By Jennifer Michel
California
Nov. 7, 2026 9:03 p.m.UC Investments acquires Northern California Ritz-Carlton for $193 million
The UC’s investment arm has bought the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay for $193 million, adding to its $236 billion investment portfolio, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
By Amanda Velasco
California
Nov. 6, 2026 4:24 p.m.Brian Goldsmith wins California State Senate race
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 9:59 p.m.
Democrat Brian Goldsmith will represent California’s 24th State Senate District, which includes UCLA’s campus and surrounding communities, the Associated Press announced Friday.
By Rori Anderson
A Closer Look
Nov. 5, 2026 9:50 p.m.UCLA researchers may be able to treat depression by stimulating the brain itself
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 10:23 p.m.
Treatment for severe depression can include a combination of medications, therapy and specialized care.
Now, UCLA researchers are trying to expand those options.
By Angelina Alkhouri
Academics
Nov. 5, 2026 7:57 p.m.USAC Recap – Nov. 3
The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved guidelines for a textbook assistance program supported by a $50,000 grant and heard concerns about a community service funding denial at its Nov.
By Nicholas Mouchawar, Josh Lane, and Ammar Rashid
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