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National Shade Map a Stroke of ‘Bruingenuity’

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Tool developed by UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation experts helps urban areas across the country respond to extreme heat.

Pierce on the Closure of the Santa Ynez Reservoir during the Palisades Fire

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Greg Pierce shares his views on the report by California agencies on the investigation into the closure of the Santa Ynez Reservoir during the Palisades Fire.
A roll of one hundred dollar bills sits among a row of prescription medication bottles.

Counteracting the Market Dominance That Keeps Health Care So Expensive

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Research by UCLA Luskin's Wesley Yin is one of several projects made possible by nearly $55 million in awards to the school.

Wasserman on Efforts to Improve Traffic Flow at LAX

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As the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, Jacob Wasserman of the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies comments on efforts to keep traffic moving.
Croupier behind gambling table in a casino.

Tribal Casinos Lift Living Standards, Study Finds

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The expansion of casinos is linked to improved conditions for American Indians and nearby communities, research co-authored by UCLA Luskin's Randall Akee finds.
Photo of Barbara Nelson holding her Torchbearer Award at the ceremony

Barbara Nelson Honored With Inaugural Torchbearer Award

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Barbara Nelsonv honored with the Torchbearer Award for co-founding the Center on Women, Gender, and Public Policy.

Yaroslavsky on the Response to the Lachman Fire

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Zev Yaroslavsky spoke with the Guardian about the response to the Lachman fire, which resulted in the deadly Palisades fire that devastated regions of Southern California.

A Tradition of Family Sacrifices in the Black Community

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Black women in particular have become "an unhonored social safety net in the United States,” says UCLA Luskin's Jasmine Hill.
4 men biking cycling in a line on a street in a city

Global Study Reveals Best Cities for Walking and Cycling

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Lead author Adam Millard-Ball of UCLA emphasizes that good infrastructure drives walking and biking in cities across the world.
Selina Barajas is wearing a cowboy hat and pointing to her right hand with 5 fingers for Ward 5, the district in Tucson City Council she now represents.

Selina Barajas: Championing Community, Culture, and Equity in Tucson’s Ward 5

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UCLA Luskin alumna brings her planning expertise and community-first values to Tucson’s City Council as the first woman to represent Ward 5.