Conservationists from the savannas of Africa and the rainforests of Brazil struggled with a technological glitch in the Ackerman Grand Ballroom during a conservation exhibition Saturday, proving they’re more comfortable with wildcats than with computer projectors. Read more...

All operations at the UC-run Los Alamos National Laboratory were halted Friday resulting from a loss of classified material earlier this month. Lab officials say there are no definitive dates when the lab will resume work. Read more...

Cholesterol drugs may be prescribed for profit TRENTON, N.J. “”mdash; Most of the heart disease experts who urged more people to take cholesterol-lowering drugs have made money from the companies selling those medicines. Read more...

SAN FRANCISCO ““ The loss of classified material at Los Alamos National Laboratory drew the ire and frustration of the UC Board of Regents that said the incident is “totally unacceptable” and called for major reforms at the labs during its bimonthly meeting Thursday. Read more...

SAN FRANCISCO ““ Though a state budget is two weeks overdue and the University of California will likely absorb over $300 million in budget cuts this year, the university’s top financial official said he was optimistic about the UC’s budget situation during UC Board of Regents’ bimonthly meeting Wednesday. Read more...

The University of California Board of Regents decided Wednesday to delay voting on a controversial undergraduate admissions eligibility change in minimum GPA requirements but still voted to stiffen other eligibility standards. Read more...

A man accused of raping a UCLA student in 2002 was sentenced to 60 days in county jail Tuesday for a misdemeanor charge of sexual battery. Read more...