Tuesday, August 11

In the news:

Fault line stress could increase earthquake risk in LA, study shows

This post was updated July 5 at 11:07 p.m. High stress levels on fault lines under Los Angeles could increase risk of an earthquake in the near future, according to a June study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers. Read more...

Photo: The Coachella Valley, which the San Andreas Fault runs through before reaching Los Angeles, is pictured. The fault converges with the San Jacinto Fault at the northern part of the Canjon Pass, and stress built up here could lead to a large earthquake, according to a June study. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)


Bruin Racing drives innovation, hands-on experience through student-built vehicles

This post was updated July 5 at 10:47 p.m. UCLA’s largest mechanical engineering organization is working to take car racing and sustainable transportation to the next level. Read more...

Photo: From left to right: Baja members Donovan James, Kaitlin Cook, Andrew Fuentes and Desmond Fox are featured. Baja is one of the three teams that comprise Bruin Racing along with Formula Racing and Bruin Supermileage. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)



$12 billion UC-sponsored research bond misses deadline to appear on ballot

This post was updated July 5 at 10:18 p.m. A UC-sponsored state bill that would place a $12 billion research bond on the ballot will not appear in the November election unless lawmakers reach an agreement. Read more...

Photo: A researcher works in a lab. Senate Bill 895 made it through several legislative hurdles but failed to make it to the State Assembly floor by the June 25 deadline for measures to qualify for the ballot. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Are college degrees worth the cost? Study finds UC alumni earn higher wages on average

This post was updated July 5 at 10:53 p.m. UC undergraduate degrees give students greater financial security and higher earnings compared to non-University degree-holders, according to a June study by the University’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department. Read more...

Photo: Two stacks of dollar bills are pictured. A UC study found that degrees from the University have a higher return on investment than those from other schools. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Gov. Gavin Newsom signs state budget, granting UC $350 million funding increase

This post was updated July 5 at 10:28 p.m. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California’s state budget for the upcoming fiscal year Monday, increasing the UC’s funding by $350 million. Read more...

Photo: Gov. Gavin Newsom is pictured. He signed a state budget for the 2027-28 fiscal year Monday that includes a $350 million increase to the UC’s funding. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Conservative group files lawsuit against UC for alleged free speech violations

This post was updated June 29 at 2:25 p.m. A conservative group filed a lawsuit against the UC on June 18, alleging that the University’s sexual harassment policies and anti-discrimination training violated free speech. Read more...

Photo: The UC flag is pictured. Defending Education, a national organization, filed a lawsuit against the University on June 18, alleging that the UC’s sexual harassment policies and anti-discrimination training violated free expression. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)



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