Monday, November 9

UCPD acquires over $200,000 worth of drones, less-than-lethal weaponry

This post was updated Nov. 4 at 11:03 p.m. Editor’s note: This article includes a depiction of violence that may be disturbing to some readers. UCPD acquired $220,020 worth of drones and less-than-lethal munitions in 2025 and is requesting to buy more, the department said in its Oct. Read more...

Photo: An officer holds a less-than-lethal weapon. UCPD acquired more than $200,000 worth of drones and less-than-lethal munitions in 2025. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


UCLA students weigh in on the California gubernatorial election

This post was updated Nov. 1 at 10:31 p.m. UCLA students said they want California’s next governor to prioritize addressing the state’s housing crisis, affordability and immigration issues. Read more...

Photo: The California State Capitol is pictured. UCLA students said they want California’s next governor to prioritize addressing the state’s housing crisis, affordability and immigration issues. (Edward Ho/Daily Bruin)



Affordability, transportation among issues students tracking in LA mayoral race

This post was updated Nov. 1 at 10:35 p.m. UCLA students are looking for the next Los Angeles mayor to address housing affordability, improve public transportation and enforce greater protections for immigrants. Read more...

Photo: District 4 City Councilmember Nithya Raman (left) and incumbent Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass (right) are pictured. The candidates are vying to be mayor of LA in the Nov. 3 election. (Left to right: Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor and Daily Bruin file photo)


Charter Amendment LA seeks to transform LA’s infrastructure plan

A measure on the November ballot aims to overhaul Los Angeles’ approach to infrastructure. If passed, Charter Amendment LA would modify the city’s charter to establish a capital infrastructure plan – which other cities use to construct and maintain infrastructure including roads, sidewalks, parks and other public structures – and stretch the city’s one-year budget cycle to two years. Read more...

Photo: (Haley Park/Illustrations & Cartoons director)


Q&A: USAC EVP Cecilia Choy talks making midterm elections accessible for UCLA students

With the Nov. 3 midterm elections approaching, UCLA’s undergraduate student government is working to help students understand their ballots, register to vote and access voting resources. Read more...

Photo: Undergraduate Students Association Council External Vice President Cecilia Choy speaks at an event. Choy and her office seek to increase student voter turnout for the 2026 midterm elections via the office’s nonpartisan voting guide and outreach to organizations. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)


This UCLA project works to protect voting access ahead of 2026 midterms

This post was updated Nov. 1 at 11:23 p.m. A UCLA research center is working to challenge racial and partisan gerrymandering, voter eligibility restrictions and ballot collection issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Read more...

Photo: A ballot is pictured. A UCLA research center is working to challenge racial and partisan gerrymandering, voter eligibility and ballot collection issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. ((William Gauvin/Daily Bruin staff)