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As the economy bounces back, many economists and urban planners warn that business expansion in Los Angeles and Orange Counties is being dampened by traffic congestion, pollution and housing prices. Read more...

Fish reaches senior-citizen age SAN FRANCISCO “”mdash; Rome may be the Eternal City, but San Francisco could be home to an eternal fish. On Tuesday, aquarium officials at the Steinhart Aquarium honored an Australian lungfish, Methuselah, who arrived at the aquarium in 1938 as a fully grown adult. Read more...

As international air carriers slash ticket prices to remain competitive, low international airfares are luring UCLA students out of the country this holiday season. Facing high prices for domestic flights, many UCLA students are avoiding flying locally, either hopping into their cars or flying internationally for the Thanksgiving and winter vacations. Read more...

Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is not just gubernatorial; he is uber-natorial! Monday’s inauguration officially started a bold new chapter in California’s history. Behind us are the days of the “Just for Men Hair Gel” recall election. Read more...

Sigma Alpha Epsilon hosted its first Elimidance philanthropy Tuesday night, which raised $2,500 for the fraternity’s chosen national charity, the Children’s Miracle Network. The event, which was located at El Dorado Cantina in Brentwood, allowed representatives from 10 UCLA sororities to compete against one another in dance competitions. Read more...

First days can be tough. Robert Dynes, attending his first University of California Board of Regents meeting as UC president, sat down with reporters during his afternoon break to discuss the poor budget the university will likely face this year. Read more...