The November election could shake up California’s approach to AI regulation, experts said. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three executive orders on AI since 2023 which direct state agencies to study the technology and its economic impacts. Read more...
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A Closer Look, California, Campus, News, Science & Health
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July 15, 1:43 pm
At Kesem at UCLA, children impacted by family cancer discover community, connection
This post was updated July 20 at 12:33 a.m. A free, student-run summer camp is fostering community and support for children who have lived with a parent or caregiver with cancer. Read more...
California, News, Westwood
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July 4, 6:28 pm
SB 79 takes effect, paving the way for more high-density housing in Westwood
This post was updated July 7 at 5:06 p.m. A California law that took effect Wednesday could bring more high-density housing to Westwood by loosening development restrictions around major transit stops. Read more...
A Closer Look, California, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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July 4, 6:07 pm
Fault line stress could increase earthquake risk in LA, study shows
This post was updated July 5 at 11:07 p.m. High stress levels on fault lines under Los Angeles could increase risk of an earthquake in the near future, according to a June study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers. Read more...
California, National, News, Science & Health
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July 3, 3:41 pm
$12 billion UC-sponsored research bond misses deadline to appear on ballot
This post was updated July 5 at 10:18 p.m. A UC-sponsored state bill that would place a $12 billion research bond on the ballot will not appear in the November election unless lawmakers reach an agreement. Read more...
California, Higher Education, News
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June 30, 11:17 pm
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs state budget, granting UC $350 million funding increase
This post was updated July 5 at 10:28 p.m. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California’s state budget for the upcoming fiscal year Monday, increasing the UC’s funding by $350 million. Read more...
California, Higher Education, News, UC
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June 26, 8:33 am
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. Read more...