A new report from UCLA’s Bunche Center highlights rising unemployment rates among Black Californians during 2025 compared to other groups. Researchers urge targeted policy responses after finding jobless rates doubled those seen among whites.
A new study by UCLA and UC Davis researchers found carcinogenic hexavalent chromium lingering in neighborhoods downwind from recent wildfire cleanup sites across Los Angeles County. The research suggests contaminants may have spread up to nine miles away from burn areas.
The UCLA Anderson Forecast warns that an oil shock caused by conflict in Iran is now the leading inflation risk for both U.S. and California economies in 2026. The report highlights continued economic resilience but anticipates slower GDP growth and persistent employment challenges.
A new UCLA analysis finds Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest patterns have shifted away from focusing on violent offenders despite agency claims. The report highlights increases in community-based apprehensions involving non-criminal immigrants during recent federal administrations.
The new California Bird Atlas invites public participation in mapping breeding birds across all regions during an intensive data collection weekend from June 4-7. Organizers hope this multi-year effort will inform conservation policy by documenting when and where each species breeds.
Voters in Los Angeles will indicate their priorities during Tuesday’s mayoral primary featuring multiple high-profile candidates. Jim Newton from UCLA discusses how shifts in political attitudes reflect broader social changes in both local governance and national trends.
A UCLA-led international study found that an investigational pill doubled survival times for metastatic pancreatic cancer patients compared to standard chemotherapy. The drug also improved quality-of-life measures and showed fewer adverse side effects.
UCLA has launched its new Center for Advanced Biotherapies—a major expansion in capacity allowing researchers faster delivery of personalized cell- or gene-based treatments directly into clinical trials on campus. Supported by federal grants as well as institutional partnerships, this facility aims both at increasing patient access today while training future leaders in biotherapeutics.
UCLA climate scientist Alex Hall says recent wildfires in Southern California were fueled by dry weather combined with powerful Santa Ana winds. He suggests categorizing these wind events like hurricanes could help agencies prepare for future risks.
The University of California-Los Angeles disbursed $17,929,355 in athletically related financial aid in 2024, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.