Why UCLA basketball star Gabriela Jaquez joined Bruins’ softball team
On the basketball court, Gabriela Jaquez is in constant motion. The 6-foot sophomore forward cuts to the rim with precision, sprints down the floor without…
How mental performance coach Armando Gonzalez helped UCLA softball
After Jordan Woolery knocked in the tying RBI triple in the bottom of the seventh against Virginia Tech, UCLA players burst out of the dugout…
UCLA could distribute at least $20 million a year to its more than 600 athletes
The historic House v. NCAA settlement that established $2.8 billion in back pay for lost name, image and likeness deals and established a framework for…
Bill Walton had a different view of personal success and heroes
By every measure, Bill Walton was enormously successful, among the most decorated players in the history of college basketball and the NBA. But Walton had…
The Sports Report: UCLA and NBA legend Bill Walton dies
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Bill Walton’s kindness and wonderful wackiness was a true gift
Fittingly, my favorite Bill Walton encounter involved only his voice. It was in October 2000, the day before John Wooden’s 90th birthday. I was visiting…
Looking for the best in Los Angeles cookies? We’ve got you covered
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, May 26. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. I hope you’re enjoying the holiday…
Young pitchers star for UCLA in Women’s College World series run
After years of pitching certainty, few knew what to expect from UCLA’s new, unproven arms. Neither Taylor Tinsley nor Kaitlyn Terry had ever pitched in…
UCLA defeats Georgia, advances to Women’s College World Series
Taylor Tinsley didn’t move across the country for anything less than these moments. UCLA’s first player from Georgia ousted her home-state school to send the…
How UCLA’s Chase Griffin became the leading athlete voice on NIL
Faced with an unfamiliar situation, Chase Griffin relied on natural instincts. He surveyed the scene, felt the pressure and stepped up to face it. Qualities…
Maya Brady leads UCLA over Georgia in NCAA softball Super Regional
The crack of the ball off Maya Brady’s bat in the first inning sent a swift, loud message. “Storm’s a Bruin,” UCLA coach Kelly Inouye-Perez…
Ratings for streaming movies driven by women and people of color
Amid today’s heated streaming wars, it appears diversity is the secret weapon. Women and people of color played a pivotal role in driving ratings for…
School, jobs, family: Why Cal State L.A. isn’t roiling with protest
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, the Cal State L.A. student union buzzed with people eating lunch. Outside, students took graduation photos wearing caps and gowns…
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block heads to D.C. for grilling on campus antisemitism
WASHINGTON — UCLA Chancellor Gene Block will testify before a Republican-led House committee Thursday, where he is expected to face aggressive questioning about antisemitism on his…
Maya Brady helps lead UCLA softball to NCAA Super Regional
Maya Brady had to wait a little bit, but the Pac-12 player of the year entered the top 10 on UCLA’s all-time hits list in…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was under scrutiny; then CNN released a video
Good morning and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, May 19. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Where to eat near campus: UCLA, USC, Loyola, Long Beach, Northridge
Graduation season is upon Los Angeles. Parents and extended family members are traveling in for the occasion, while students are wrapping up finals and preparing…
UC Regents order UCLA to pay $10 million annually to Cal for 3 years
In a temporary triumph for UCLA, the University of California Regents on Tuesday ordered the school to pay rival California the max tax but for…
UCLA completes perfect season with women’s water polo championship
UCLA claimed its first women’s water polo title since 2009 with a 7-4 win over California on Sunday at Berkeley, completing its first undefeated season…
Shock, followed by warm memories of KTLA’s much-beloved Sam Rubin
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, May 12. Happy Mother’s Day. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you…