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Nov. 11, 2026 11:53 p.m.
An Arduino board, which is built using a microchip, is featured. The Qualcomm winners are working to innovate technology for microchip design, self-driving vehicles and artificial intelligence. (William Gauvin/Daily Bruin staff)
After winning $100,000 in funding per team in June, six UCLA students are creating new technology for self-driving vehicles, artificial intelligence and microchip design.
Qualcomm, a communications and computing company, gives the award through a fellowship to 16 two-person teams annually based on project proposals they submit.
By Kyan Wang
California
Nov. 9, 2026 7:30 p.m.Californians reject Prop 40, preventing one-time billionaire tax
This post was updated Nov. 11 at 9:33 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. 11 at 9:57 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. 11 at 9:32 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
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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
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