ICYMI! Students from the @UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs recently brought their research to Sacramento for the CA Policy Briefing — connecting scholarship with real-world policymaking.
At UCSPC, this is what we’re all about: turning ideas into impact.
More: luskin.ucla.edu/a-new-perspe...
We have a packed room for the hottest ticket in town - our Housing Conference with @capitolweekly.bsky.social!
Stay tuned for a recap!
#HousingPolicy #publicpolicy
Join us for a Conference on Housing w/ @capitolweekly.bsky.social! A timely conversation on housing affordability & policy in California.
🎤 Keynote: Asm. Buffy Wicks
👥 Featuring @ucdavislaw.bsky.social, the @ternerhousing.bsky.social & more
📅 2/24/26 | 9:00 AM–1:45 PM
🔗 RSVP: tinyurl.com/2xc8zvc9
TY to legislators Josh Lowenthal, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Chris Ward and legislative and agency staff who engaged with the students!
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The Center was pleased to host the @innovationhub.bsky.social Tech Policy Initiative for its conference w/ policymakers, students, and civic leaders. @UCBerkeley students shared capstone projects offering thoughtful, research-driven proposals.
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Join the UCLA Luskin School for Public Affairs for its 3rd Annual California Policy Briefing at the UC Student and Policy Center.
Topics include:
Zoning & SB 79 implementation
Fair voting & democracy in CA
9:00–12:15 | 💲Free
Register: 2026luskincapolicybriefing.eventbrite.com
Grateful to our partners and presenters —
@capolicylab.bsky.social, @chbrp.bsky.social,
@ucanr.edu, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, CRB Nexus
@castatelibrary.bsky.social, the Department of Finance, and
@ncslorg.bsky.social — for sharing practical tools and insights.
Thank you to the legislative, gubernatorial & state agency staff who joined us for a great conversation on accessing trusted, nonpartisan research to support evidence-informed policymaking.
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch #EvidenceBasedPolicy #Sacramento
RSVPs are open for the Policy Research Resource Fair on Jan 23!
✔Short presentations
✔ Direct Q&A
✔ Networking over lunch
Designed exclusively for legislative, gubernatorial & agency staff. tinyurl.com/2r9d7ttw
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch #Sacramento
Join us Jan 23 for the Policy Research Resource Fair — connecting #caleg staff with CA's leading policy research institutions for direct Q&A & practical tools.
UC Student & Policy Center
11:30–1:30
Register: tinyurl.com/2r9d7ttw
The Center is a space for research, dialogue, and action. We connect UC students, scholars, and policymakers to advance evidence-based solutions and drive CA forward.
Follow our EventBright page to stay up-to-date on events!
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#Policy #Research #caleg
Save the Date — Jan 23 📌
Legislative, gubernatorial & state agency staff are invited to the Policy Research Resource Fair, hosted by @UCSACenter & CRB Nexus.
🕰 11:30–1:30
🍽 Lunch provided
🔗 RSVP required: tinyurl.com/5c4s288c
#CALeg #CapitolStaff #PolicyResearch
Save the date: Jan. 23 📅
Join us for a Legislative & Policy Research Fair co-hosted by the UC Student & Policy Center and the CA State Library.
📍 For legislative, GO & state agency staff
🕰 11:30–1:30 | 🍽 Lunch provided
RSVP + details coming soon.
As we close out the year, the UC Student & Policy Center sends our deepest thanks to the students, partners, and policymakers who moved important work forward in 2025.
Wishing everyone a safe, hopeful, and inspiring start to the new year. Here’s to continued collaboration and impact in 2026!
Merry Christmas from the UC Student & Policy Center!
We extend warm wishes to all celebrating today. May your holiday be filled with peace, connection, and moments of rest. Thank you for being part of our UC community — wishing you a joyful and meaningful season.
Chag Sameach!
Wishing our UC community and friends a warm and bright Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring peace, joy, reflection, and hope to all who celebrate.
From all of us at the UC Student & Policy Center, may your holiday be filled with light and community.
California’s future is on the agenda.
Join Secretary Wade Crowfoot & CAFWD Kate Gordon tomorrow, Dec. 10 for a fireside chat on resilience, equity & economic opportunity.
🕔 5pm reception
🔥 5:30pm program
📍 UC Student & Policy Center
Reminder - two days left to RSVP for our UC Student and Policy Center Holiday Open House on 12/8!
Join us for refreshments, conversation, and a chance to connect and celebrate the season.
📅 12/8
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 UCSPC, 1115 11th Street, Sacramento
RSVP: tinyurl.com/544m35ys
Save the Date!
Join the us for our Holiday Open House on December 8 from 4PM – 6PM.
Celebrate the season with colleagues as we reflect on a year of dialogue, discovery, and impact.
Scan the QR code to RSVP - we can’t wait to welcome you!
#HolidayOpenHouse #Community
Sometimes the best conversations happen over dinner. UCSPC recently hosted a fall Social Hour, bringing staff together to connect, unwind, & celebrate community. Events like these remind us that collaboration and collegiality are at the heart of effective public service.
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This week at the Center, the @calasiancc will host a policy panel on harm reduction topics shaping public health & safety.
Join policymakers & health professionals for a thoughtful discussion.
11/13 | 2PM – 4PM
Scan the QR code to register!
#PublicHealth #HarmReduction #Policy
ICYMI: California Leaders Speaker Series: Former Congresswoman @katieporteroc shared insights on education, AI, public safety & economic equality, in conversation with @kqednews.kqed.org's @mlagos, Porter took questions directly from UC students.
Watch the full recap: youtu.be/A1gLNAZWY6c?...
Prop. 50 Debate: Understanding the Ballot
Informed voters make informed decisions. The UCSPC, @capitolweekly.bsky.social, & @calmatters.org hosted an engaging debate on #Prop50, featuring Patricia Sinay & @rustyhicks.
Watch the discussion and inform your vote.
capitolweekly.net/events/calif...
Former U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services
Xavier Becerra joined @kqednews.kqed.org's Scott Shafter
at the UC Student & Policy Center to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for our state and nation. He also took questions from the audience on a wide range of issues.
ICYMI: California Leaders Speaker Series with Former Secretary Xavier Becerra. California’s health, equity, and innovation future—hot topics for discussion.
Watch the full conversation now: youtu.be/mzweaeEg2Ds?...
Prop. 50 Debate: @rustyhicks.bsky.social Chair of @CA Democratic party clashed with Patricia Sinay of the CA Redistricting Commission over the merits of the "Election Rigging Response Act" and answered questions from a live audience.
@ucstudentpolicy.bsky.social
capitolweekly.net/proposition-...
Tomorrow's California Leaders Speaker Series with former Congresswoman Katie Porter is sold out. We will be recording this program and sharing it on our social media, so stay-tuned. #UCPolicyCenter #CaliforniaLeaders #KatiePorter #CivicEngagement #PolicyInAction
www.eventbrite.com/e/california...
Moderated by Rich Ehisen of Capitol Weekly and Juliet Williams of CalMatters, this timely discussion will unpack what’s at stake for California voters.
#CaliforniaVotes #Prop50 #CivicEngagement #CalMatters #CapitolWeekly #UCPolicyCenter #PolicyInAction
Join CalMatters.org, Capitol Weekly, and the UC Student and Policy Center tomorrow for an engaging, nonpartisan debate on Proposition 50, exploring whether California should adopt mid-decade redistricting.
10/14/25
11:30 AM – 1:20
Lunch provided if you RSVP
www.eventbrite.com/e/california...
With moderator KQED Senior Editor Scott Shafer, Secretary Becerra answered questions from students and leaders alike. This was more than a conversation; it was a chance to learn from one of California’s influential voices.
#CaliforniaLeaders #PublicService #Leadership #XavierBecerra #KQED
