Under a new funding policy approved by the Board of Regents of the University of California, the university and its workers will be required to contribute toward their retirement pension plans as early as next year. Read more...

UCLA gear is everywhere. Read more...

A Metrolink commuter train collided with a freight train Friday afternoon, killing up to 15 people according to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Read more...

A gunman was arrested in Westwood on Friday night, after university police officers responded to reports of a shooting at Broxton and Le Conte avenues, and subsequently shot the gunman with a Taser before bringing him into custody. Read more...

A petition was signed by more than 100 college presidents and chancellors last month, calling for debate on the effects of the current legal drinking age of 21 in the U.S. Read more...

The Republican National Convention took place in St. Paul, Minn. last week. It served largely to introduce Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin to the nation, as well as distance the Republican party from the current administration and promote reform within the party. Read more...