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June 13, 2026 8:04 p.m.
The exterior of the Wolfsglen is pictured. Dance instructor Nicole Gil said the restaurant asked to partner with her after seeing strong attendance at her beginner salsa and bachata classes in Broxton Plaza. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)
After teaching Latin dances for 16 years, UCLA alumnus Nicole Gil is looking to build community in Westwood through new classes.
Dancer University, a Los Angeles-based Latin dance organization, hosted a salsa and bachata class in Westwood on May 23.
By Charlotte Martling
California
June 13, 2026 12:02 p.m.Three Los Angeles ballot measures that will raise taxes passed in the June 2 primary election, according to NBC.
LA voters cast their ballots for four ballot measures during the primary election.
By Julian Duaybis
Academics
June 12, 2026 10:11 p.m.‘Lead with intellect, humility and heart’: Lessons from 2026 commencement speakers
Speakers called on graduating students to stay resilient amid political division and academic challenges during the annual College of Letters and Science commencement ceremony Friday.
UCLA hosted the ceremonies at 11 a.m., 3 p.m.
By Charlie Hamilton
A Closer Look
June 11, 2026 9:15 p.m.Students reflect on housing experiences amid floods, policy changes
Catherine Wunderly, a front desk supervisor for Hedrick Court, was asleep when she received six 1 a.m. emergency calls in early November.
The next morning, the second-year neuroscience student said she had learned a flood had impacted Hedrick Hall – a dorm building in Hedrick Court – displacing 32 students from 11 dorm rooms.
By Reese Dahlgren
Academics
June 11, 2026 12:45 p.m.UC faculty board reconsiders standardized testing policy amid readiness concerns
This post was updated June 11 at 3:24 p.m.
A UC-wide faculty board will reconsider its stance on requiring standardized testing for first-year admissions, the group announced Thursday.
By Delilah Brumer
Crime
June 11, 2026 10:51 a.m.Armed suspect robbed victims at fraternity house, UCPD reports
UCPD is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Gayley Avenue on Thursday at 2:15 a.m.
A man with a firearm entered a fraternity house and took three people’s jewelry, according to a Clery Timely Warning alert.
By Amanda Velasco
Academics
June 10, 2026 8:24 p.m.Dental kit billing change attempts to address GI Bill gap for student veterans
This post was updated June 10 at 9:50 p.m.
The UCLA School of Dentistry will adopt a new billing structure that aims to allow federal aid to cover student veterans’ dental kit fees next fall, following allegations that the university had obstructed students’ ability to access benefits.
By Charlie Hamilton
California
June 9, 2026 6:07 p.m.Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton progress to general election for California governor
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will compete to be California’s next governor in November, the Associated Press announced Tuesday.
Becerra, a former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hilton, a political commentator, earned 27.9% and 24.9% of the vote, respectively.
By Josephine Murphy
California
June 8, 2026 6:20 p.m.Ted Lieu, Houston Brignano win 36th district representative primary
This post was updated June 9 at 2:10 p.m.
Democratic incumbent Ted Lieu and Republican challenger Houston Brignano will face off in November for California’s 36th congressional district, which includes UCLA and surrounding areas.
By Rune Long
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