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.
Study shows large gaps in access to oral health care for poorest Californians July 28, 2020 Low-income adults are less likely than their wealthier counterparts to receive timely care like regular checkups, even if they have dental insurance.
Report shows major effects of COVID-19 on Asian American labor force July 22, 2020 The analysis used data from California and New York to better understand the nature and magnitude of the economic disruption.
Study aims to bolster California’s safe-water efforts at child care facilities July 13, 2020 The UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation has offered wide-ranging guidance on the statewide mandate to test drinking water for lead.
Clean energy revolution may leave disadvantaged communities behind July 1, 2020 Affluent neighborhoods use more energy and reap greater benefits from government incentive programs, a new UCLA study shows.
Study shows surge in e-cigarette and marijuana use among state’s young adults June 30, 2020 A large percentage of users of both products are also underage, according to new research by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
Q&A: Why the LGBT community is at greater risk from COVID-19 June 25, 2020 Kathryn O’Neill of UCLA's Williams Institute discusses how pre-existing health conditions, poverty and discrimination create a volatile mix.
Nearly 2 million California adults don’t get needed mental health care June 25, 2020 A UCLA health policy brief recommends the expansion of Proposition 63 programs and services to address the unmet needs.
Uncertainty clouds California economy, state’s recovery will mirror that of the nation June 24, 2020 The UCLA Anderson Forecast team writes that the economy is in a “Depression-like crisis.”
State’s Black, Latino workers less likely to be covered by unemployment insurance amid COVID-19 June 11, 2020 A new UCLA report recommends that California extend economic recovery funding to all workers.
Risk of massive wildfires continues to grow in California June 10, 2020 If carbon emissions aren’t curbed in the next few years, researchers say, severe autumn fires will build in frequency and intensity.
Participation in 2020 U.S. Census is falling behind April 30, 2020 Without a change in course, the 2020 count may be "one of the most incomplete census enumerations in history," says UCLA’s Paul Ong.