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October 29, 7:17 pm

Zero-bail policy approved in LA County for nonviolent crimes, faces opposition

This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:37  p.m. Los Angeles County ended cash bail for many low-level and nonviolent crimes Oct. 1. The decision – enacted by the LA Superior Court – created a new pre-trial arraignment protocol that allows individuals to remain in their communities before appearing in court, said Ysabel Jurado, a community lawyer and candidate for LA City Council District 14. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles County jail is pictured. LA County ended cash bail for low-level crimes in an effort to pursue more equitable pretrial periods. (Courtesy of Levi Clancy via Wikimedia Commons)

Los Angeles, News

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October 26, 9:40 pm

New report reveals struggles of Koreatown restaurant workers

This post was updated Oct. 31 at 11:18 p.m.  A report published Tuesday found that restaurant workers in Koreatown, Los Angeles, struggle with low wages, housing risks and weak labor policies. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the UCLA Labor Center. A report by UCLA Labor Center and Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance in partnership with Cal Poly Pomona and San Diego State University found that restaurant workers in Koreatown, Los Angeles, struggle with low wages, housing risks and weak labor policies. (Daily Bruin file photo)

California, Los Angeles, News

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October 18, 5:22 pm

California assembly bill allows establishment of speed safety system pilot in LA

This post was updated Oct. 19 at 11:04 p.m. A new bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 13 authorizes the installation of speed safety camera systems in Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: Pictured are cars in Los Angeles. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 645 on Oct. 13, which authorizes the installation of speed safety camera systems in Los Angeles. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Los Angeles, News, Science & Health

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October 8, 6:18 pm

UCLA researchers set to develop quantum sensors with recent grant funding

UCLA researchers received a $1 million grant to develop a new method for identifying air particulates, which may be useful in combating climate change. The grant, which the researchers received from the National Science Foundation in August, is part of a larger series of funding to promote quantum technology and research, according to the NSF. Read more...

Photo: The city of Los Angeles is pictured. UCLA researchers received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop quantum sensing technologies that can be used to detect air pollutants. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Los Angeles, News

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October 4, 8:04 pm

Mayor Karen Bass discusses homelessness, public safety at telephone town hall

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass hosted her first telephone town hall in the position Sept. 26. The town hall, which was attended by nearly 2,000 people, focused on issues including homelessness, housing and safety, and Bass responded to questions submitted by residents across LA. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Bass held a telephone town hall on homelessness, housing and safety Sept. 26. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Campus, Los Angeles, News

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October 3, 7:42 pm

Volunteer Day provides opportunities to connect with LA community

This post was updated Oct. 3 at 11:40 p.m.  Around 2,000 UCLA community members participated in the 15th annual UCLA Volunteer Day on Saturday. Volunteers gathered at 46 sites on campus and around Los Angeles, including schools, parks and food banks, said Jeffrey Hwang, the UCLA Volunteer Center program coordinator, in an emailed statement. Read more...

Photo: Chancellor Gene Block is pictured standing with volunteers who participated in the 2023 annual UCLA Volunteer Day (Courtesy of David Esquivel/UCLA)


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