A Closer Look
Nov. 5, 2026 9:50 p.m.
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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
Academics
Nov. 5, 2026 7:57 p.m.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
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
California
Nov. 3, 2026 8:42 p.m.Rob Bonta wins another term as California attorney general
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 10:27 p.m.
Democrat Rob Bonta won a second term as California’s attorney general, the Associated Press announced Tuesday.
Bonta received 63.6% of the vote share in the midterm election, defeating Republican Michael Gates, who received 36.4% of the vote as of 8:30 p.m.
By Lauren Trautenberg
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