Wednesday, 4/9/97 Measure 8 passes; city charter to be rewritten Initiative creates smaller districts, more citizen involvement By Hannah Miller and John Digrado Daily Bruin Staff Within two years, Los Angeles will be getting a new constitution. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/9/97 Election Feature Photos Sen. Tom Hayden, above, at Crenshaw District party, concedes mayoral race to incumbent Richard Riordan, who was re- elected by a 2-to-1 margin. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/9/97 Prop. 209 upheld by appeals court Results delight some but provoke indignation from affirmative action supporters By Brooke Olson Daily Bruin Staff In a unanimous decision, a 9th U.S. Read more...

Wednesday, 4/9/97 Riordan re-elected in 2-to-1 landslide Polls marred by logistical mishaps, dismal voter turnout By John Digrado Daily Bruin Senior Staff In a local election that only garnered 19.6 percent of the registered vote, Mayor Richard Riordan won the voters’ approval to continue his tenure in the city of Los Angeles’ highest office for another four years. Read more...

Tuesday, 4/8/97 Community Briefs UC regent faces confirmation difficulties The Senate will reject Gov. Pete Wilson’s reappointment of former state Republican Party chairman Tirso del Junco to the University of California Board of Regents if Wilson refuses to withdraw the nomination, Senate leader Bill Lockyer said Monday. Read more...

Tuesday, 4/8/97 Crimewatch Theft The Men’s Gym has been the site of a series of thefts as of late. In the first incident, a jacket and wallet valued together at $140 were taken sometime between 8 p.m. Read more...

Tuesday, 4/8/97 hello By David E. Rosenbaum New York Times WASHINGTON — The Senate and House committees gearing up to investigate campaign finance abuses seem to be on a collision course. Read more...