California
May 27, 2026 5:37 p.m.California Senate passes UC-sponsored bill proposing $12B research bond
This post was updated May 28 at 12:03 a.m.
The California Senate voted Wednesday in favor of a bill that would put a $12 billion bond for scientific research on the November 2026 ballot.
By Delilah Brumer
Higher Education
May 25, 2026 11:44 p.m.IT employees across UC vote to join UPTE-CWA 9119 union
This post was updated May 27 at 12:30 p.m.
More than 2,000 information technology and technical employees across the UC unionized Thursday.
The employees voted to unionize with University Professional and Technical Employees-Communications Workers of America 9119 – which now represents about 8,400 workers in its technology bargaining unit – forming the largest union of its kind in the United States, a union spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
By Delilah Brumer
California
May 22, 2026 4:59 p.m.5 candidates are running in primary to represent California Assembly District 51
Two Democrats – including an incumbent – and a Republican retired businessman are among the candidates vying to represent UCLA and its surrounding areas in the state assembly.
By Delilah Brumer
California
May 16, 2026 5:46 p.m.Gov. Gavin Newsom preserves $350 million UC funding increase in May budget revision
This post was updated May 17 at 10:49 p.m.
Gov. Gavin Newsom kept proposed funding for the UC steady in his May revision of the 2026-27 state budget released Thursday.
By Delilah Brumer and Alexis Muchnik
Campus
May 12, 2026 10:27 p.m.UCLA plans for operational changes ahead of open-ended AFSCME Local 3299 strike
A union representing more than 40,000 UC employees is set to begin an open-ended strike Thursday.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which represents service, skilled craft and patient care workers, has repeatedly alleged that the UC has bargained in bad faith throughout contract negotiations.
By Delilah Brumer
California
May 2, 2026 5:50 p.m.‘It’s eye opening’: Deportation Data Project maps rise in immigration enforcement
When Graeme Blair heard President Donald Trump’s promises to carry out a mass deportation campaign ahead of the 2024 presidential election, he began planning the Deportation Data Project.
By Delilah Brumer and Josephine Murphy
Campus
April 30, 2026 9:21 p.m.USAC 2026-27 candidate debates: Internal Vice President
This post was updated May 5 at 11:23 p.m.
Four candidates for the Undergraduate Students Association Council internal vice president debated how to best support students’ basic needs – including access to housing and food – Thursday.
The USA Elections Board and the Daily Bruin co-hosted a series of debates between candidates in the upcoming USAC election.
By Delilah Brumer
A Closer Look
April 25, 2026 6:16 p.m.Armenian Students’ Association remembers Armenian Genocide on 111th anniversary
This post was updated April 26 at 10:04 p.m.
More than 100 people gathered for a vigil at the base of Janss Steps on Friday evening to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the start of the Armenian Genocide.
By Delilah Brumer
Academics
April 21, 2026 9:53 a.m.What do people get wrong about transferring to UCLA?
This post was updated May 14 at 7:58 p.m.
Transfer students make up more than a third of the UCLA undergraduate student body, but myths persist about the transfer experience and application process.
By Delilah Brumer
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