California
June 8, 2026 6:20 p.m.
The United States Capitol is pictured. Democratic incumbent Ted Lieu will face off against Republican challenger Houston Brignano in the November general election to represent California’s 36th congressional district. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated June 9 at 2:10 p.m.
Democratic incumbent Ted Lieu and Republican challenger Houston Brignano will face off in November for California’s 36th congressional district, which includes UCLA and surrounding areas.
By Rune Long
Academics
June 7, 2026 3:57 p.m.Immigrant community members shared fears of detention, deportation and family separation with UCLA School of Law students at a “Know Your Rights” presentation last fall.
But one interaction during the presentation – which students held in a South Central Los Angeles church – stood out to Katelyn Zou, who graduated from the School of Law this spring.
By Zachery Chagoya
Higher Education
June 7, 2026 10:15 a.m.Federal loan caps could price students out of professional schools
President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will limit certain federal student loans, deterring some students from attending professional schools.
The bill will limit borrowing for professional schools – including law and medical degree programs – to $50,000 each year and $200,000 in total starting July 1, according to the UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships website.
By Sophia Pu
Higher Education
June 1, 2026 10:41 p.m.UCLA history panel examines historical roots of modern immigration policy
This post was updated June 3 at 10:01 p.m.
Professors said President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration mirrors historical discrimination at a Wednesday panel hosted by UCLA’s history department.
By Rune Long
California
May 28, 2026 1:25 p.m.A look into the candidates running for California’s 36th congressional district
This post was updated May 31 at 8:33 p.m.
Democratic incumbent Ted Lieu and six challengers are running for California’s 36th congressional district, which encompasses UCLA and parts of West Los Angeles.
By Lilly Leonhardt
California
May 27, 2026 10:58 p.m.LA ballot measures could increase taxes on billionaires, hotels, sales
This post was updated May 31 at 8:36 p.m.
Four measures seeking to raise taxes will appear on Los Angeles’s June 2 ballot.
The measures, if passed, would subsidize LA County’s public health system amid federal funding cuts and fill in tax gaps for unlicensed cannabis businesses and online travel companies.
By Josephine Murphy and Gemma Gentin
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 27, 2026 2:37 p.m.Hundreds of UC faculty call to reinstate SAT, ACT requirements for STEM applicants
This post was updated May 28 at 12:04 p.m.
More than 600 UC faculty are calling on the University to reinstate standardized testing requirements for undergraduate STEM applicants, alleging that students are not prepared enough for college-level coursework.
The faculty signed on to a letter asking the UC Board of Regents, the UC Office of the President and Academic Senate leadership to require undergraduate STEM applicants to submit an SAT or ACT math score, beginning with the 2027-28 admissions cycle.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
Campus
May 26, 2026 6:08 p.m.DOJ launches second suit against UC, alleging antisemitism against UCLA students
This post was updated May 27 at 11:10 p.m.
The United States Department of Justice is again suing the UC over alleged antisemitism, claiming that UCLA allowed discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students.
By Alexis Muchnik
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