State Sen. Ron Calderon Fires Back Against FBI
The political firestorm over state Senator Ron Calderon flared up last night in an unexpected fashion. The Democrat from Montebello has asked a federal judge to hold the FBI in contempt of court for trying to smear him because he wouldn't take part in a sting operation.
Napolitano Proposes UC Tuition Freeze at Regents Meeting
University of California President Janet Napolitano says tuition reform will be her top priority as the system's new leader. She has proposed a tuition freeze for next year so her team can develop a new plan.
UC Budget Cuts Threaten Ability to Attract Grad Student Talent
The University of California graduate student union voted to authorize a strike last week. Keeping graduate students on board is a big deal because the UC has a worldwide reputation for research and undergraduate education and graduate students are a key ingredient in both of those. UC Irvine is one of the universities that is struggling to increase the number of graduate students on campus.