Experts analyze Los Angeles mayoral race at UCLA’s Luskin Summit
Panelists weighed in on the prospects for U.S. Rep. Karen Bass, City Councilman Kevin de León and the other candidates.
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How California’s Whole Person Care pilot program met the challenges of the pandemic
UCLA’s new analysis will help guide Medi-Cal as it expands coordinated care to all eligible participants in the state.
Host of ‘We the Unhoused’ podcast to serve as activist-in-residence at UCLA Luskin
Theo Henderson hopes to use the position to encourage more active, mobile research methods.
In 3 California regions, big cities lag smaller cities in ‘neighborhood biodiversity’
A UCLA-led study finds that animal species are less evenly distributed in large urban areas.
In developing countries, no quick fix for strengthening police–civilian relations
An international study co-led by UCLA’s Graeme Blair found that community policing did little to improve trust in law enforcement.
In UCLA survey, most California Latino, Asian immigrants perceive racial discrimination at work
The study also found that many felt that immigrants would be prevented from gaining legal U.S. immigration status if they used certain government benefits.
California Latinos’ use of emergency medical services increased disproportionately during pandemic
A study by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Initiative identifies need for better cultural literacy among service providers.
UCLA-led national survey shows attitudes about politics and policy vary among racial groups
The research effort brought together more than 200 scholars from nearly 100 colleges and universities.
UCLA Anderson Forecast: Solid but unspectacular growth for U.S. economy as delta variant spreads
The economic data also show that the recession and recovery had a disproportionately negative impact on lower-income Californians.
New role for a climate justice expert
Kian Goh has been named the associate faculty director of the UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy.
Bike commuting project designed by UCLA team earns $1 million award
The Civic Bicycle Commuting team, or CiBiC, will use the funds to begin a pilot program in Los Angeles.
Southern California’s Asian American–owned businesses more affected by pandemic than others
A survey co-published by UCLA reveals the impact of COVID-19 and the struggles some faced in accessing recovery funds.
Latinos in labor unions were better protected from job losses during pandemic
A UCLA study also found that Black and Latino union workers had higher wages than their counterparts in non-union jobs.
UCLA research pinpoints where 2020 census undercounts were most likely in L.A. County
The study confirms observers’ fears that the enumeration faced insurmountable barriers to an accurate count.
UCLA receives funding for research resources on Latino policy
A $2.5 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will support two databases aimed at advancing equitable policy solutions.
Nearly half of L.A. tenants owe back rent
A UCLA–USC survey suggests that countywide, tenants owe landlords more than $3 billion.
Research suggests ending eviction moratoriums led to spikes in COVID cases and deaths
A UCLA-led study found that coronavirus spread steadily after states’ eviction bans expired in mid-2020.
More than 1 in 5 Californians did not follow restrictions on group gatherings
A report by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research reveals how residents responded to COVID-19 guidelines.
For a bellwether of progress in LGBTQ rights, look to UCLA’s Williams Institute
Scholars are working on new mythbusting research to counter attacks on issues like trans rights.
High temperatures increase workers’ injury risk, whether they’re outdoors or inside
The trend reflects another consequence of climate change, according to a UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs study.
UCLA’s ecosystem health report card gives L.A. County a C+
The report highlights the need for more biodiversity protections and equitable access to resources.
A new approach to preventing weapons-related violence at California schools
At some of the state’s public schools, nearly 1 in 5 students say they have either carried a weapon or been injured or threatened with one.
UCLA Luskin’s ‘Trailblazers’ are in a class of their own
Members of the school’s first cohort to earn the bachelor’s degree in public affairs documented the joys and challenges of their unpredictable senior year.
Law students’ research helps shape California wildfires bill
The work was part of a legal clinic in the UCLA School of Law’s Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment.
UCLA report provides close look at state’s Whole Person Care pilot health program
With the program scheduled to end next year, researchers hope their findings will inform future statewide efforts to address the needs of high-risk patients.