California voters legalized the possession of recreational marijuana in November, giving local governments the responsibility of regulating how marijuana is grown and sold. Measure M and Measure N provide two distinct processes to draft regulations in Los Angeles – the former prioritizes public input and collaboration while the latter heavily favors the medical marijuana industry. Read more...
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March 1, 8:26 pm
City Election: Yes on Measure M, No on Measure N
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March 1, 8:24 pm
City Election: Yes on Measure P
It might seem trivial to extend the maximum period for harbor department leases from 50 to 66 years, but the economic benefits from Measure P’s passage are anything but; consequently, this board endorses Measure P. Read more...
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March 1, 8:23 pm
City Election: No on Measure S
When roughly one in three renters in Los Angeles is forced to spend more than half their income on rent, a measure that will curb housing development and supply is hardly the solution. Read more...
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February 26, 8:46 pm
Editorial: ASUCLA should lease newly vacant space to essential student services
Associated Students UCLA has an opportunity it cannot refuse, and we have UCLA to thank for that. On Feb. 13, ASUCLA moved its loading dock for deliveries and equipment to an area beneath the engineering building, leaving its previous loading area – which rests adjacent to the base of the Portola Plaza stairs – ready for the taking. Read more...
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February 20, 9:44 pm
Editorial: UCLA needs to be transparent about disciplinary hearings procedure
Disciplinary hearings are the university’s equivalent to a justice system. Students who are accused of violating the conduct code are supposed to be judged by a panel of their peers and faculty. Read more...
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February 12, 6:59 pm
Editorial: UCLA administrators should increase communication with students
Student activism is entering a renaissance on campuses nationwide. For now, the outrage is pointed squarely at President Donald Trump’s administration, but college administrators shouldn’t think they’ll get off scot-free. Read more...
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February 8, 8:25 pm
Editorial: UCLA child care center must address parents’ calls for change
UCLA apparently thinks pursuing a doctoral degree is a convincing explanation for the resignation of Jayanti Tambe, the executive director of its child care center. Considering Tambe’s tenure has been mired in controversy and negligence, the administration is going to need to do better – far better – explaining itself to parents. Read more...