Center in the News List
May 18, 2026
This story highlights how the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research partnered with the State of California's Civil Rights Department on a large venture to create “one of the most comprehensive data sets on hate in California to date.”
May 13, 2026
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Director Ninez A. Ponce was featured in the “Earth Focus” episode focused on how climate change is affecting California. She shared data from the California Health Interview Survey showing that the Golden State's big agricultural producing counties suffer higher rates of food insecurity. Data Dissemination Manager Jacob Rosalez was also quoted.
May 11, 2026
California Health Interview Survey data about the percentage of Black Californians who have seriously considered suicide was cited in this article about an upcoming conference on mental health, demonstrating how UCLA Center for Health Policy Research data informs policy and advocacy discussions.
May 05, 2026
This story cites 2024 data from the California Health Interview Survey showing that 3.1 million Californians ages 12 and over experienced hate acts in the previous year, with 31% reporting unmet support needs.
Apr 22, 2026
Demonstrating how UCLA Center for Health Policy Research work benefits California, this story cites a UCLA CHPR report on the prevalence of hate incidents in the state and how many victims and witnesses never seek help.
Apr 19, 2026
This story references California Health Interview Survey data that showed how immigration enforcement and deportation fears are associated with lower birth weights among babies born to undocumented mothers.
Apr 06, 2026
California Health Interview Survey data showing that 18% of Black Californians have seriously considered suicide was cited in this story that was syndicated across California Black Media outlets.
Mar 31, 2026
This column examines how employers would need to alter state-mandated training to add proposed new requirements to include a component on anti-hate speech.
Mar 11, 2026
CHIS data showing that indicates that 19% of transgender adults experienced at least one hate act in the past year was cited in this story.
Mar 10, 2026
This story cites California Health Interview Survey data that showed nearly 3.1 million Californians experienced a hate act in the year prior to being surveyed.