Although I am not applying for a public history program, several of my colleagues currently are. I know they are still waiting to hear from Illinois, Syracuse, George Mason, and UNC-Chapel Hill. What about you?
Here is my take --
Both schools are excellent and will open doors for you on the job market. That being said, I think at the end of the day Harvard vs. UCLA is a bit of a wash in the eyes of a search committee. It will come down to how engaging, passionate, and clear you are with your teaching and research goals. Harvard and UCLA can only do so much for you as an historian.