Wednesday, November 4, 1998 Report card evaluates environmental progress STUDY: Air quality gets highest grade, wetland protection finishes last By Teresa Jun Daily Bruin Contributor Inspired by the popularity of the UCLA Business School"s annual "report card on the economy," the UCLA Institute of the Environment recently published its first "Southern California Environmental Report Card." The authors of this 34-page report evaluated the status of four major local environmental issues, and assigned a letter grade to the recent progress and efforts made in each of these areas. Read more...

Wednesday, November 4, 1998 Police charge suspects with murder HOMICIDE: Investigation into death of Chessmar culminates in two arrests By Ann Hawkey Daily Bruin Contributor Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the homicide of Westwood resident Christopher Emory Chessmar, whose body was found in an East Los Angeles park last month. Read more...

Wednesday, November 4, 1998 Democrats set to control majority of state offices CANDIDATES: Bustamante new Lt. Governor, Jones remains Secretary of State By Emi Kojima Daily Bruin Senior Staff California voters chose four Democrats to fill six of the lesser-known state offices in Tuesday"s general election. Read more...

Wednesday, November 4, 1998 Voters approve gaming, reject energy propositions RACE: Results prove trend continues as big spenders triumph By Mason Stockstill Daily Bruin Senior Staff TV viewers across the nation are breathing a collective sigh of relief today, as they realize that with the end of November elections comes the end of nonstop political commercials ­ for now. Read more...

Wednesday, November 4, 1998 Davis defeats Lungren, Boxer pummels Fong RESULTS: Democrats win governor, Senate races; GOP controls legislature By Hannah Miller Daily Bruin Senior Staff Democratic Lt. Read more...

Tuesday, November 3, 1998 Union pushes for wage standard at UCLA CONSTRUCTION: Officials cite state laws; workers say salary affects project By Lawrence Ferchaw Daily Bruin Staff Contractors building De Neve Plaza, UCLA’s next residence complex, are not required to pay employees the prevailing wage, a standard ordinarily required on projects at public institutions. Read more...

Tuesday, November 3, 1998 A sneak peek at the real world CAREER: Internships provide valuable career experience ­ as long as you don’t get stuck filing, faxing or doing other tasks of dubious importance By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor Brenda Kleidosty had heard her fair share of Bill Clinton jokes before leaving for her internship at the White House last summer. Read more...