Monday, July 13

In the news:



UC online error generates concern

At least 108 applicants to the University of California had personal information, including their Social Security numbers, displayed to other applicants due to a display error on a UC Web site, university officials said Friday. Read more...


Casden project approved

A Los Angeles City planning commission unanimously approved revised plans for a controversial Westwood development project on Thursday. The new plans, submitted by Casden Properties, reflect several major concessions to those who oppose the project. Read more...


UCLA plans to clarify file-sharing sanctions

Starting spring quarter, students may think twice before distributing copyrighted material over the Internet. The UCLA administration plans to impose a more systematic process for sanctioning students who repeatedly violate the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Read more...



Prop. 57 may only offer short-term relief

Budget and legislative experts are saying Proposition 57, heralded by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as a way to aid the fledgling California economy, would only serve to repay past debts, and will not have much of a long-term impact. Read more...