California
Nov. 6, 2026 4:24 p.m.
Brian Goldsmith is pictured. Goldsmith will represent UCLA and surrounding communities in the California State Senate, the Associated Press announced Friday. (Courtesy of Brian Goldsmith)
Democrat Brian Goldsmith will represent California’s 24th State Senate District, which includes UCLA’s campus and surrounding communities, the Associated Press announced Friday.
Goldsmith received 56.6% of the vote in the Tuesday midterm election, beating democrat John Erickson, who received 43.4% of the vote as of Friday, according to the AP.
By Rori Anderson
A Closer Look
Nov. 5, 2026 9:50 p.m.Treatment for severe depression can include a combination of medications, therapy sessions and specialized care.
Now, however, UCLA researchers are trying to expand those options. Patients may now be able to stimulate their brain with an implanted device.
By Angelina Alkhouri
California
Nov. 3, 2026 8:42 p.m.Rob Bonta wins another term as California attorney general
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 10:27 p.m.
Democrat Rob Bonta won a second term as California’s attorney general, the Associated Press announced Tuesday.
Bonta received 63.6% of the vote share in the midterm election, defeating Republican Michael Gates, who received 36.4% of the vote as of 8:30 p.m.
By Lauren Trautenberg
California
Nov. 3, 2026 8:21 p.m.Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor election
Democrat Xavier Becerra will be California’s next governor.
Becerra, a lawyer and the former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Joe Biden, received 55.1% of the vote in the midterm elections as of 8:10 p.m.
By Alexis Muchnik
California
Nov. 2, 2026 11:31 p.m.Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra hosts rally with Gov. Newsom, Kamala Harris
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 12:33 p.m.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra pledged to stand up against the federal government at a Los Angeles rally Sunday ahead of Election Day.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
California
Oct. 31, 2026 8:54 p.m.Q&A: USAC EVP Cecilia Choy talks making midterm elections accessible for UCLA students
With the Nov. 3 midterm elections approaching, UCLA’s undergraduate student government is working to help students understand their ballots, register to vote and access voting resources.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
National
Oct. 27, 2026 1:08 p.m.UC asks judge to dismiss DOJ lawsuit alleging UCLA allowed antisemitism
This story was updated Oct. 27 at 10:04 p.m.
The UC Board of Regents asked a judge Monday to dismiss a Department of Justice lawsuit accusing UCLA of allowing discrimination against Israeli and Jewish employees.
The lawsuit, filed in February, alleged that UCLA allowed antisemitic protests on its campus following Palestinian political party and militant group Hamas’ attacks on Israel on Oct.
By Keira Perkin
Campus
Oct. 20, 2026 7:58 p.m.UCLA experts give warnings about declining vaccination rates
This post was updated Oct. 24 at 4:28 p.m.
Amid the Trump administration’s efforts to overhaul childhood immunization policy, UCLA experts cautioned that declining vaccination rates could increase the risk of disease outbreaks on campus.
By Matthew Wong
Higher Education
Oct. 13, 2026 4:55 p.m.DHS looks to charge $70K fee for international student work authorization
This post was updated Oct. 13 at 9:54 p.m.
The Trump administration is looking to charge a $70,000 fee for international students who want to work in the United States – a move the UC said could make the program inaccessible.
By Alexis Muchnik
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