Friday, April 10


Following injunction, LA County returns to pandemic-era $0 bail policy

This post was updated June 4 at 8:15 p.m. Cash bail will no longer be allowed for misdemeanors and nonviolent felony cases in Los Angeles County after a judge’s preliminary injunction went into effect Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles County Jail is pictured. Cash bail will no longer be allowed for misdemeanors and nonviolent felony cases in LA County. (Wikimedia Commons photo by Levi Clancy)



UCLA Affordability Initiative to provide $20,000 scholarships starting in 2024

UCLA’s new Affordability Initiative will award four-year scholarships to up to 35 California resident students each year starting in 2024. The $20,000 scholarships, funded by a $15 million donation from UCLA alumnus Peter Merlone, will be distributed to recipients over the course of four years, according to a press release from UCLA Newsroom. Read more...

Photo: Paper money is pictured. A new UCLA scholarship will provide funds for students to reduce costs and debt. (Daily Bruin file photo)


For the patrons of Barney’s Beanery, attending Trivia Night is a no-brainer

Over the last decade, Barney’s Beanery has become a staple for the Westwood community through its Tuesday trivia night. Beginning at 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday night, the full-service restaurant and bar turns into a showdown of speed as groups compete to answer questions and play games that test participants’ cognitive skills. Read more...

Photo: Digital screens advertising the trivia night in Barney’s Beanery are pictured. Visitors can participate in the competition every Tuesday night. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


UC announces plan for students, employees to opt out of COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The UC announced May 16 that students and employees will soon be allowed to opt out of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate entirely. The change came after the United States Department of Health and Human Services announced that the federal COVID-19 public health emergency would end May 11. Read more...

Photo: A vaccine record card and a UCLA form are pictured. Students will be able to opt out of vaccinations as part of a new UC policy. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA Bike Week Luncheon unites bike enthusiasts to promote cycling

Around 200 people attended UCLA Transportation’s annual Bike Week Luncheon on May 18, bringing biking enthusiasts across the UCLA community together for free bike repairs, information on bike safety and giveaways. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Transportation held its annual Bike Week Luncheon on May 18. Attendees gathered at Wilson Plaza for bike safety information and free repairs. (Dylan Du/Daily Bruin senior staff)