California
Nov. 7, 2026 9:03 p.m.
The UC flag is pictured. The University’s investment branch purchased a hotel in Northern California this month for $193 million. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)
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.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
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
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
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