Contrary to popular belief, Latinos aren’t stealing tax dollars, and they’re not hurting the state’s future. Many Californians live under the delusion that undocumented Latinos exploit state resources. Read more...

City investigates possible park exploitation Private operators are apparently reserving the city’s public park facilities for youth groups and then renting them for profit to adults. Read more...

Report says number of UC eligible students rising More California public high school students are meeting the University of California’s eligibility requirements, according to a new report released Wednesday by the California Postsecondary Education Commission. Read more...

What do you think about the student fee hikes for next year? How do you feel about the proposed 10 percent fee hikes that may occur in the future? Read more...

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Affirmative action can work for all Charles Proctor’s article “All sides of debate on Prop. 209 use ruling” (News, May 18) was right on target. Affirmative action is a polarizing issue. Read more...

UCLA prides itself on academic excellence, world-class research and a diverse student body. But many students believe self-segregation occurs on campus, with students choosing their friends along roughly ethnic lines. Read more...