Tuesday, May 5

Gangs specialists speak at UCLA School of Public Affairs

Connie Rice didn't find her specialty in civil rights law by any normal route. Rice's career as a specialist in gang violence began while she was standing in a designer suit outside a trailer in South Los Angeles, negotiating with gang members. Read more...

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Connie Rice, a lawyer and co-director of the Advancement Project Los Angeles, spoke at the School of Public Affairs about gangs on Thursday.



UC Board of Regents approve 8 percent fee increase for fall 2011

Fee hikes ultimately seen as result of reduced fund support from state

November 22, 2010 – Last week, the UC Board of Regents voted to raise student fees eight percent for fall 2011. UC students have seen four fee hikes in the past three years. Reporter Devin Kelly talks about the reasons behind this. [4:01]

"Fee hikes ultimately seen as result of reduced fund support from state"

SAN FRANCISCO "”mdash; The UC Board of Regents approved an 8 percent fee increase Thursday, raising fees to $11,124 for fall 2011. Read more...