From how COVID-19 is impacting voters to the history of the mail-in voting, explore the Daily Bruin’s guide for the 2020 election. Read more...
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California
California, National, News
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October 16, 10:58 pm
UCLA faculty discuss what mail-in voting will look like for the upcoming election
California’s new universal mail-in voting program could increase voter turnout but may prove difficult to conduct, UCLA faculty said. To cope with the coronavirus pandemic, California Gov. Read more...
Photo: California’s universal mail-in voting may be difficult to conduct as the state faces hurdles, yet it may increase voter turnout, UCLA faculty said. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)
California, News
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October 16, 10:55 pm
Proposition 18 could amplify young voices, but may not increase voter turnout
Allowing 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections may encourage civic participation but might not impact most elections, UCLA professors said. California Proposition 18 would allow 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by the general election to participate in related primaries and special elections. Read more...
Photo: Proposition 18 aims to allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries and special elections if they turn 18 by the general election, but some say the proposition might have no impact if implemented. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
California, News
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October 16, 10:54 pm
Passing of Proposition 16 marks possible return of affirmative action in California
California voters will decide the fate of affirmative action on the November general election ballot, but the measure continues to face controversy. Affirmative action is the practice of taking into account factors like race and sex in the context of education and employment. Read more...
California, Higher Education, News
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October 15, 8:29 am
New law protecting student borrowers leaves some uncertain about effectiveness
California is the first state to pass a bill that would create a bill of rights for students who take out loans, though some say the bill may not have any meaningful effects. Read more...
Photo: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 376 in law Sept. 25, legalizing a Student Borrower Bill of Rights. However, some say the bill may not have any meaningful effects. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
California, Fire, News, Science & Health
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October 14, 1:26 am
UCLA, UCSF medical faculty say wildfires may exacerbate health effects of COVID-19
California’s wildfire smoke and COVID-19 could create an unforeseen mixture of adverse health effects for the state’s residents, UCLA medical faculty said. Although little is known about long-term exposure to air pollutants like wildfire smoke and its particulates, there are preliminary studies that show the number and severity of COVID-19 cases are higher in areas with high air pollution, said Stephanie Christenson, a doctor and an assistant professor of pulmonology at UC San Francisco. Read more...
Photo: Increasing air pollution because of the recent wildfires poses a threat to lung health and may increase the chances of contracting COVID-19. (Photo by Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor. Photo illustration by Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
California, Campus, Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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October 13, 10:19 pm
UCLA adds 2 zero-emissions shuttles to its fleet to service medical patients, staff
UCLA Transportation commissioned two new zero-emissions shuttles to run through Westwood and help the university make strides toward its sustainability goals. The two new shuttles will run a 30-minute loop between the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and the UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica to transport both staff and patients, according to a Sept. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Transportation commissioned two zero-emissions shuttles in accordance with the university’s goal of a more sustainable campus. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)