This post was updated Nov. 7 at 11:40 p.m. Campus Queries is a series in which Daily Bruin readers and staff present science-related questions for UCLA professors and experts to answer. Read more...
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Los Angeles, News
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November 4, 11:17 pm
Applications open for Los Angeles guaranteed income pilot program
The city of Los Angeles began accepting applications for its pilot cash assistance program Friday. The Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot will give around 3,000 households $1,000 cash payments monthly for one year, without any restrictions on how the money can be spent. Read more...
Academics, News, Science & Health
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November 4, 6:00 pm
UCLA appoints Dr. E. Dale Abel as chair of Department of Medicine
UCLA announced Dr. E. Dale Abel as the new chair of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine in a press release Monday. Abel, an endocrinologist, will begin as chair of the Department of Medicine Jan. Read more...
Photo: Endocrinologist Dr. E. Dale Abel (pictured) will serve as the new chair of the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine beginning next year. The Department of Medicine is the largest department at UCLA Health, employing more than 3,000 faculty physicians and staff. (Courtesy of UCLA)
California, News
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November 3, 10:52 pm
Bruins voice concerns about proposed state ban on oil, gas drilling
A recently proposed state ban on oil and gas drilling would create the strictest environmental standards in the nation, but UCLA community members raised concerns about existing oil wells that are not included in the ban. Read more...
Photo: A proposed state ban intends to ban the creation of new oil wells in residential areas. (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News, Westwood
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November 3, 10:51 pm
Newly passed motion bans homeless encampments in select West LA locations
The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion banning homeless encampments in Westwood Park and four other locations Wednesday. The ordinance – which was originally filed Oct. Read more...
Photo: A motion at the Los Angeles City Council to ban homeless encampments around West LA was passed Wednesday. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin staff)
Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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November 3, 10:49 pm
Incentive program encourages use of public transportation for Bruin community
UCLA recently expanded its incentives for Bruins to try varieties of public transportation for free in an effort to encourage commuting students to use sustainable transportation practices. Read more...
Photo: Culver City buses provide commuting students an environmentally friendly way to get to Westwood. UCLA now offers eligible students one free quarterly transit pass to encourage commuters to use sustainable transportation. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)
News, Westwood
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November 3, 5:06 pm
North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Nov. 1
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 6:56 p.m. The North Westwood Neighborhood Council is the official neighborhood council representing UCLA, Westwood Village and the North Village to the Los Angeles City Council. Read more...