Hold off on the hacksaws and gravel trucks – because grass is here to stay. In the wake of a “megadrought” and drying water reserves, California has taken a liking to ripping out the green and planting succulents in its stead. Read more...

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Low-income students face an uphill battle both ways: on their journey into higher education and on their way out. A report published in March by the University of California Student Association and The Institute for College Access and Success showed student debt distribution was slanted toward students of color and of low-income families. Read more...

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This post was updated on April 22 at 6:18 p.m. Westwood is a tale of two cities: The west side boasts a picturesque campus with rolling hills and glowing bricks, all of which create a place for the world’s sharpest minds to flourish. Read more...

Photo: Westwood, like many Los Angeles communities, suffers from lack of housing and sky-high rent. State Senate Bill 50 would address this by incentivizing the development of more high-density housing near job-rich and transit-driven neighborhoods. While homeowners and the city council have opposed the bill, it should be passed. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)