Academics
July 8, 2026 7:44 p.m.
The Undergraduate Students Association Council appointed students to the USA judicial board, elections board and USAC committees at its June 23 meeting.
USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
Campus
July 8, 2026 6:44 p.m.A man was sentenced Wednesday for stealing more than $200,000 worth of rare Chinese manuscripts from the UCLA Library system.
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Jeffrey Ying, who is from Fremont, California, will serve one year of home confinement and three years on supervised release, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
By Alexis Muchnik
A Closer Look
July 8, 2026 5:47 p.m.UCLA cuts 27 DTS jobs amid budget deficit, UPTE-CWA 9119 alleges contract violation
UCLA laid off 27 employees in its digital and technology services department and eliminated their positions around late June.
Digital and Technology Solutions eliminated several open positions and adjusted organizational structures to align with the university’s priorities and finances, said Lucy Avetisyan – the associate vice chancellor and chief information officer – in an emailed statement.
By Julian Duaybis
California
July 4, 2026 6:28 p.m.SB 79 takes effect, paving the way for more high-density housing in Westwood
This post was updated July 7 at 5:06 p.m.
A California law that took effect Wednesday could bring more high-density housing to Westwood by loosening development restrictions around major transit stops.
By Jennifer Michel
A Closer Look
July 4, 2026 6:07 p.m.Fault line stress could increase earthquake risk in LA, study shows
This post was updated July 5 at 11:07 p.m.
High stress levels on fault lines under Los Angeles could increase risk of an earthquake in the near future, according to a June study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers.
By Jiyoon Choi
A Closer Look
July 4, 2026 2:47 p.m.Bruin Racing drives innovation, hands-on experience through student-built vehicles
This post was updated July 5 at 10:47 p.m.
UCLA’s largest mechanical engineering organization is working to take car racing and sustainable transportation to the next level.
By Leilani Krantz
News
July 4, 2026 12:04 p.m.North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – June 3
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council elected a new board member and recommended stricter e-bike use policies at its June 3 meeting.
The council, which represents UCLA and Westwood Village, meets on the first Wednesday of every month at UCLA’s Weyburn Terrace.
By Julian Duaybis
California
July 3, 2026 3:41 p.m.$12 billion UC-sponsored research bond misses deadline to appear on ballot
This post was updated July 5 at 10:18 p.m.
A UC-sponsored state bill that would place a $12 billion research bond on the ballot will not appear in the November election unless lawmakers reach an agreement.
By Josephine Murphy
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