Monday, November 9

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. Read more...

Photo: Rob Bonta is pictured. Bonta, a Democrat, won a second term as California’s attorney general in Tuesday’s election. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


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. Read more...

Photo: Xavier Becerra speaks at a Sunday rally in Hollywood. Becerra will be California’s next governor. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


UCLA’s Wagman Lab researches impact of sexual violence, supports students

While Jennifer Wagman taught a women’s health class at UC San Diego, seven students confided in her and disclosed their experiences with sexual violence. Wagman, now an associate professor of community health sciences at UCLA, helps students with similar experiences through her research at the Wagman Lab, which studies domestic and sexual violence to understand its impact and inform preventative measures. Read more...

Photo: Jennifer Wagman’s office is featured. Wagman, an associate professor of community health sciences, studies domestic and sexual violence to understand its impact and inform preventative measures in her lab. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)


Parents catch a glimpse of student life at Bruin Family Weekend 2026

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 10:53 p.m. Parents learned the 8-clap, attended faculty lectures and interacted with clubs on Bruin Walk as they experienced UCLA student life last weekend. Read more...

Photo: Royce Hall stands next to Bruin Family Weekend tables. Parents learned the 8-clap, attended faculty lectures and interacted with clubs on Bruin Walk as they experienced UCLA student life last weekend. (William Gauvin/Daily Bruin staff)


10 Jewish UCLA faculty sign onto amicus brief supporting UC motion to dismiss DOJ suit

Ten Jewish UCLA faculty members signed onto an amicus brief Tuesday supporting the UC’s motion to dismiss a Department of Justice lawsuit alleging that the university fostered a hostile workplace for Jewish and Israeli faculty. Read more...

Photo: Royce Hall is pictured. Ten Jewish UCLA faculty members signed onto an amicus brief Tuesday supporting the UC’s motion to dismiss a Department of Justice lawsuit alleging that the university fostered a hostile workplace for Jewish and Israeli faculty. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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. Read more...

Photo: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra thanks his crowd while on stage. Becerra pledged to defend California against the Trump administration during a rally Sunday ahead of Election Day. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


ASUCLA Board of Directors recap – Oct. 30

ASUCLA discussed plans for implementing Amazon’s checkout-free shopping and creating a permanent space for students with disabilities at an Oct. 30 Board of Directors meeting. The board – composed of a student majority – has financial oversight over ASUCLA entities, including the Undergraduate Students Association Council, the Graduate Students Association and the ASUCLA Communications Board, which oversees UCLA Student Media. Read more...