Local demand is helping California surpass renewable energy targets February 1, 2021 A UCLA study shows that 30% of residents now can choose cleaner power from community choice aggregators.
Nearly half of California adolescents report mental health difficulties January 27, 2021 Rates are higher among poor, multiracial, female, gender-nonconforming and foreign-born young people, a UCLA study shows.
Q&A: Stricter auto emissions regulations on the horizon January 22, 2021 UCLA’s Cara Horowitz discusses how new federal leadership on vehicle pollution will help states meet their climate goals.
UCLA’s enormous economic impact: 108,000 jobs and $16.6 billion January 19, 2021 A report by Beacon Economics demonstrates that the campus is a major contributor to California’s economy.
Federal stimulus assistance has widened disparities between whites and minorities December 17, 2020 A UCLA study recommends that Congress prioritize communities of color for next pandemic relief payments.
UCLA Anderson Forecast expects robust economic recovery to begin in spring 2021 December 9, 2020 The report assumes that mass vaccinations will clear a path toward a new, productive normalcy for many industries.
State of Fire December 4, 2020 UCLA wildfire research reveals the patterns and future threats of blazes in California — and offers a foundation for how to face the flames.
Study shows link between economic, social, environmental factors and oral health November 30, 2020 Researchers found striking differences in Californians’ oral health across income, education, employment, immigration status and other categories.
Wildfires should be considered a top threat to survival of species November 20, 2020 UCLA ecologist Morgan Tingley and a worldwide team of experts call for new approaches to fire management.
Prop. 16 failed in California. Why? And what’s next? November 18, 2020 UCLA professors say insufficient outreach about the measure, which would have overturned the ban on affirmative action, was a key factor.
California needs policies to protect communities moving to renewable energy November 18, 2020 Without careful planning, the shift to green power could cost more and strain the state’s grid.
Whether Californians vote may hinge on race, ethnicity, UCLA health survey finds October 29, 2020 New data from the California Health Interview Survey also covers health topics related to social media, sexual violence and veterans.
Universal vote-by-mail doesn’t favor any party, at least in normal times October 19, 2020 While COVID-19 spurs a desire for mailed ballots, research led by a UCLA professor suggests that mail-in results largely mirror in-person outcomes.
Policy for the People October 15, 2020 Sonja Diaz, the founding director of the Latino Policy & Politics Initiative, understands how research can directly result in legislation that serves society’s needs.
UCLA to lead statewide coalition to address COVID-19’s impact on communities at risk October 5, 2020 The group, whose 11 partners include seven UC campuses, will work to overcome challenges and barriers to prevention, treatment and vaccination.
California has removed most obstacles to voting. Why are so many still not going to the polls? September 30, 2020 A UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy report tracks the state’s history of restricting and expanding the franchise.
Number of Californians with mental health distress sharply increased from 2014 to 2018 September 30, 2020 Based on research in the California Health Interview Survey, UCLA researchers found the trend was especially pronounced among young adults.
Millions of Latinos at risk of job displacement by automation September 30, 2020 A new UCLA report recommends that state and local officials develop plans to retrain members of the Latino workforce for jobs in the digital economy.
UCLA Anderson Forecast cautiously projects ‘better than expected outcome’ September 30, 2020 Economists say the positive outlook is partly due to consumers and businesses quickly adapting to virtual commerce.
What the wildfires tell us about the shortcomings of California’s electric grid September 16, 2020 UCLA’s Eric Fournier explains why the state’s infrastructure isn’t well suited for such extreme conditions — and what improvements are needed.
Dashboard reveals COVID-19’s impact on Californians’ jobs, mental health September 10, 2020 UCLA researchers are making data available ahead of their typical publication in an effort to aid the state’s pandemic response.
Learning From the Past September 3, 2020 UCLA Library’s collection tells the story of the 1918 influenza pandemic through the words of those who lived it.
1 in 5 tenants in L.A. has struggled to pay rent during pandemic, study finds August 31, 2020 With a statewide moratorium on evictions set to expire, thousands of renters are at risk of losing their housing.
A warming California sets the stage for future floods August 10, 2020 A UCLA study finds that continued climate change will deliver a dangerous one-two punch for state’s water managers.
Excluding undocumented immigrants from stimulus funds cost $10 billion in economic activity August 10, 2020 UCLA’s Raul Hinojosa said that their reduced purchasing power amid a looming recession is a public health and economic crisis.