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Nov. 11, 2026 1:22 a.m.
Westwood Chateau, one of UCLA’s 13 undergraduate university apartments, is pictured. At least 12 students are being displaced from Westwood Chateau because of structural damage affecting their units. (Daily Bruin file photo)
At least 12 students are being displaced from Westwood Chateau because of structural damage affecting their units.
Students living in two four-person units on the first and second floors of Westwood Chateau – one of UCLA’s 13 undergraduate university apartments – must permanently move out because of significant damage to their ceilings and floors, said Richard Bardales, residence hall manager for housing operations and safety, in a Nov.
By Sophia Pu
A Closer Look
Nov. 10, 2026 9:37 p.m.Robert Belie, a veteran who taught university students in China after serving in the United States Army, used to greet one of his students every day by wishing them a happy birthday.
By Eleni Klostrakis
California
Nov. 9, 2026 7:30 p.m.Californians reject Prop 40, preventing one-time billionaire tax
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.Prop 38 passes, authorizing $8.4B bond for immunology and immunotherapy research
This post was updated Nov. 9 at 10:16 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.
By Owen Mazzola
Campus
Nov. 9, 2026 6:02 p.m.LuValle Commons and Jimmy’s Coffeehouse close indefinitely
This post was updated Nov. 10 at 5:59 p.m.
LuValle Commons and Jimmy’s Coffeehouse have closed indefinitely because of a gas leak, according to signs posted outside the building Monday.
A gas leak between LuValle Commons and the Public Affairs building was reported Saturday evening and the gas was shut off, an ASUCLA spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
By Keira Perkin
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
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