California's divided economy to struggle through early 2026: UCLA forecast
California faces a prolonged employment recession into early 2026, driven by elevated costs, weak job growth, and the early effects of deportation policies.
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the University of California system have vowed to fight the "politically motivated" lawsuit, which is the third filed against the state that week.
UC students protest tuition hikes
UC students protested the recently-approved tuition hikes for the coming academic years.
Judge bars Trump from immediately cutting funding to the University of California
The Trump administration cannot immediately cut federal funding to the University of California or issue fines against the school system over claims it allows antisemitism and other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Rose Bowl fight: Pasadena's attempt to legally lock down UCLA football fails
The judge ruled that there was no evidence of an immediate emergency to necessitate the order, though a lawsuit seeking to enforce the university's lease through 2044 remains pending.
Pasadena, Rose Bowl file restraining order as clock ticks on UCLA football lease fight
The city of Pasadena and the Rose Bowl Operating Company are intensifying their lawsuit against UCLA, seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the university from moving its home football games to SoFi Stadium.
Nia Sioux, former ‘Dance Moms’ star, opens up about pain and triumph in new memoir
Former "Dance Moms" star Nia Sioux shares her journey of resilience and self-discovery in her new memoir, "Bottom of the Pyramid."
Trump administration restores research grants to UCLA following federal judge’s order
In July, the Trump administration froze 800 science grants to UCLA, totaling more than $500 million in research funding.
These are California's best colleges for 2026
UCLA and UC Berkeley were ranked the nation's top two public schools in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list.
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA announces California campus stop
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA will have a California campus stop. The announcement comes days after the organization's founder was shot and killed in Utah.
UCLA employee on leave over Charlie Kirk comments posted to social media
The social media posts appeared to celebrate Charlie Kirk's death.
UCLA quarterback Pierce Clarkson suspended after felony arrest
A quarterback who recently joined UCLA was booked over the weekend for an alleged felony incident.
Trump administration cuts UCLA research grants
The action follows months of student complaints and campus protests that escalated after the Hamas attack on Israel and the war in Gaza.
UCLA reaches $6 million settlement with Jewish students
The U.S. Department of Justice separately determined that UCLA violated the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli students by failing to address "severe, pervasive and objectively offensive harassment."
UCLA students sue CHP, LAPD over alleged violence at campus pro-Palestine protests
A lawsuit has been filed by UCLA students and community members against law enforcement agencies over alleged violence during a pro-Palestine encampment at UCLA last spring.
James B. Milliken, University of Texas chancellor, named UC President
James Milliken will succeed UC President Michael V. Drake, who steps down on July 31.
Most UCLA, USC protesters arrested during Israel-Hamas war demonstrations won't face charges
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced filing decisions related to arrests made during mass protests at UCLA and USC in 2024.