Two Congressional bills would expand financial aid to college students and help address housing and food insecurity at California universities. Senate Democrats introduced the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act on June 16. Read more...
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July 10, 6:18 pm
California Legislature proposes bill to reduce number of nonresident UC students
This post was updated July 11 at 6:59 p.m. The California Legislature sent Gov. Gavin Newson a bill on June 28 to reduce the number of out-of-state and international students at the University of California. Read more...
Photo: The California Legislature is planning on reducing the number of out-of-state students at the University of California to let in more in-state students. (David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)
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June 23, 5:25 pm
Alumni, faculty discuss California population decline in light of census data
This post was updated June 27 at 9:26 p.m. Alumni and faculty said California’s population is declining because the state is becoming less affordable to lower-income residents. Read more...
Photo: UCLA graduates reflect on leaving California post-graduation after recent census data shows a decline in the state’s population growth, resulting in a loss of a congressional seat. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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June 17, 6:12 pm
California lifts workplace mask requirements for fully vaccinated employees
Fully vaccinated workers can stop mask-wearing and physical distancing in the workplace, according to new guidelines approved Thursday. The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved revised COVID-19-related worksite guidelines Thursday with a 5-1 vote. Read more...
Photo: The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted Thursday to allow fully vaccinated individuals to stop wearing masks and physical distancing in the workplace. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
California, Los Angeles, News
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June 15, 1:46 pm
California to enter final stage of reopening plan, relaxing mask requirements
This post was updated June 15 at 11:10 p.m. California ended limits on business capacity and eased mask requirements for fully vaccinated individuals Tuesday in the final stage in the state’s reopening plan. The California Department of Public Health issued a health guidance effective Tuesday stating that fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks in most public settings such as gyms, restaurants and stores. Read more...
Photo: (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)
California, Los Angeles, News
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June 6, 10:42 pm
Community leaders call for lasting change, fight against discrimination
Social justice protests across Los Angeles have seen progress for their demands, but their work is not complete, some community leaders and advocates said. Hundreds marched around the city for the Black Lives Matter movement after George Floyd’s death in Minnesota police custody last year. Read more...
Photo: (Clockwise from top left: Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff, Chelsea Westman/Daily Bruin, Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff, Chelsea Westman/Daily Bruin)
California, Los Angeles, News
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June 6, 10:24 pm
Westwood businesses wrestle with financial losses, hope for post-pandemic revival
Many Westwood businesses are looking forward to new opportunities amid rising vaccination rates and easing of the public health guidelines instituted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
Photo: Businesses in Westwood are expressing optimism for the future, as rising vaccination rates and the coming fall quarter present new opportunities. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)