California
July 4, 2026 6:28 p.m.
(Yejee Kim/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A California law that took effect Wednesday could bring more high-density housing to Westwood by loosening development restrictions around major transit stops.
California Senate Bill 79, signed by Gov.
By Jennifer Michel
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
Higher Education
July 1, 2026 4:49 p.m.Are college degrees worth the cost? Study finds UC alumni earn higher wages on average
UC undergraduate degrees give students greater financial security and higher earnings compared to non-University degree-holders, according to a June study by the University’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
By Savannah Cunningham
California
June 30, 2026 11:17 p.m.Gov. Gavin Newsom signs state budget, granting UC $350 million funding increase
This post was updated July 4 at 6:57 p.m.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California’s state budget for the upcoming fiscal year Monday, increasing the UC’s funding by $350 million.
By Lauren Trautenberg
Campus
June 27, 2026 3:55 p.m.Conservative group files lawsuit against UC for alleged free speech violations
This post was updated June 29 at 2:25 p.m.
A conservative group filed a lawsuit against the UC on June 18, alleging that the University’s sexual harassment policies and anti-discrimination training violated free speech.
By Victor Simoes
Campus
June 26, 2026 6:11 p.m.UCLA club Project Medusa hosts creative workshops for domestic violence survivors
A new club is using art to support Asian American survivors of domestic violence.
Project Medusa, a student-led initiative founded in February, puts on creative workshops for domestic violence survivors in Los Angeles.
By Nury Salazar-Ibanez
California
June 26, 2026 8:33 a.m.Bond with $350 million for student housing to appear on general election ballot
This post was updated June 26 at 3:42 p.m.
Californians will vote on a bond that would allocate $350,000,000 to new affordable student housing projects in the November election.
Senate Bill 417 – the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 – passed the California State Senate and was approved by Gov.
By Lauren Trautenberg and Alexis Muchnik
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