Tuesday, April 21

State of the Air report finds LA-Long Beach area has worst ozone pollution in US

A recent study by the American Lung Association found the Los Angeles and Long Beach area had the worst ozone air pollution in the country. According to the 2023 State of the Air report published April 19, nearly 120 million people across the United States live in counties that received an F for either ozone or particle pollution in 2023. Read more...

Photo: A Southern California beach is pictured. The American Lung Association recently released a study that found the worst ozone air pollution in the country in the Los Angeles and Long Beach area. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Former UCLA Health gynecologist James Heaps appeals sexual battery conviction

Former UCLA Health gynecologist James Heaps is appealing his sexual battery and penetration convictions. Heaps – who was sentenced to 11 years in prison April 26 – is appealing on the basis that the trial court may have erred in procedure and denied Heaps a fair trial, his attorney Leonard Levine said. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA Health gynecologist James Heaps is pictured in court. Heaps was recently sentenced to serve 11 years in prison following convictions on multiple counts of sexual battery. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


Luskin School of Public Affairs hosts LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell

The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs hosted a conversation Wednesday with Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell to discuss poverty alleviation and social welfare programs to combat economic inequality. Read more...

Photo: LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, who represents District 2, is pictured at the Luskin School of Public Affairs. She discussed approaches to addressing economic inequalities. (Dylan Du/Daily Bruin senior staff)


USAC candidates advocate for greater transparency in UCLA student fees

Multiple candidates in the upcoming Undergraduate Students Association Council elections have pledged to address student fee transparency, including the option to opt out of certain fees. Read more...

Photo: Dollar bills in a pocket are pictured. Candidates for the USAC president and general representative positions said they planned to increase transparency of student fees’ usage and awareness of the ability to opt out of some. (Constanza Montemayor/Daily Bruin senior staff)


USAC 2023-2024 Candidate Debates: Community Service commissioner

One of two candidates for Undergraduate Students Association Council Community Service commissioner attended the first of the USAC 2023-2024 Candidate Debates on Wednesday. The USA Elections Board and the Daily Bruin co-hosted a series of debates beginning at 7 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Chia Ying Wong is pictured. Wong is running for Undergraduate Students Association Council Community Service commissioner. (Courtesy of Chia Ying Wong)


USAC 2023-2024 Candidate Debates: External vice president

Two candidates for Undergraduate Students Association Council external vice president attended the first of the USAC 2023-2024 Candidate Debates on Wednesday. The USA Elections Board and the Daily Bruin co-hosted a series of debates beginning at 7 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Pictured from left to right are Eva Jussim and Hiyab Misghina. Jussim and Misghina are running for Undergraduate Students Association Council external vice president. (From left to right: Courtesy of Eva Jussim and Courtesy of Hiyab Misghina)


USAC 2023-2024 Candidate Debates: Internal vice president

Four candidates for Undergraduate Students Association Council internal vice president attended the first of the USAC 2023-2024 Candidate Debates on Wednesday. The USA Elections Board and the Daily Bruin co-hosted a series of debates beginning at 7 p.m between candidates in the upcoming USAC election. Read more...

Photo: Pictured clockwise from top left are Kian Kohanteb, Josh Garland, Megan Law and Jeffry Umaña Muñoz are pictured. Kohanteb, Garland Law and Muñoz are running for Undergraduate Students Association Council internal vice president. (Clockwise from top left: Courtesy of Kian Kohanteb, Courtesy of Josh Garland, Courtesy of Megan Law and Courtesy of Jeffry Umaña Muñoz)