Oregon chancellor offers ideas for facing tight times, San Jose Mercury News
Richard S. Jarvis, one of two finalists for the San Jose State University presidency, spent all day Thursday on campus, telling his story and answering questions.

Alumnus to Fund Program at Cal Poly, Los Angeles Times
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has received a pledge of $7 million from trial attorney Joseph Cotchett to fund an initiative to provide more mathematics and science teachers in low-income areas.

Artist sought for Fresno State statue, Fresno Bee
Fresno State is looking for the right artist to create a bronze sculpture of Jane Addams, the first woman to be honored in the campus Peace Garden.

Dondro wins top spot in Chico State elections, Chico Enterprise Record
After the polls closed Thursday, it was a computer screen that said Adam Dondro was the new AS president at Chico State University. It also said students approved a $26 per semester fee hike to cover revenue lost to declining enrollment.

HSU ballot initiative would fund renewable energy projects, Eureka Times-Standard
Humboldt State University students will have the power to take the university off the main energy grid in next week's campus elections.

Embezzlement arrest throws foundation, Chico News & Review
A Chico State contract employee has been jailed, and University Police continue to investigate charges of grand theft and embezzlement totaling at least $53,000.

Officials eyeing open-land gem, Sacramento Bee
Yolo County, cities, UC Davis hope to preserve 17,300 acres.

UC Berkeley pays tribute to outcoing chancellor, Chico Enterprise Record
Robert Berdahl and his wife, Peg, honored for seven-year commitment to the university during Charter Day celebration.

Two UC Davis scientists win Sloan fellowships, Sacramento Bee
Two scientists at the University of California, Davis, have won $40,000 fellowships to conduct research on how connections form between nerve cells.

Program tries to lure more students to college, Fresno Bee
About 190,000 students attend college from Bakersfield to Stockton, but the San Joaquin Valley's economic and intellectual health would improve with 20,000 to 25,000 more.

For Students, a Sobering Lesson on Drunk Driving, Los Angeles Times
Claremont High program includes the real-life trial of a DUI defendant. The idea is to show the consequences of irresponsibility.

His art's too racy for walls at CalSTRS, Sacramento Bee
Monday afternoon, after complaints from employees, four of Kenney Mencher's paintings were removed from the walls of the lobby of the California State Teachers' Retirement System office.

Interest rate fears spur state to sell bonds soon, Sacramento Bee
Angelides also says he wants extra cash in case of a budget deadlock.

Paradise resident Ray Kruger loves art, encourages others to as well, Chico Enterprise Record
For impressionist Raymond Kruger, now in his 70th year, painting is more than just a pastime. [Chico State alum].

Editorial: Something Got Left Behind, Los Angeles Times
There's nothing like an election year to force a little needed change. For more than a year, U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige stood stubbornly by provisions of the federal education law that created unforeseen problems.

Governor Calls Bill a Sure Deal, Los Angeles Times
Schwarzenegger, who expects legislative approval, ends a bid to take the issue to voters. Petition backers wait.

Workers' comp victory boosts Schwarzenegger's standing, Associated Press
Mixing Hollywood charm with political muscle, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has engineered a compromise bill for California's worker's compensation system, the most expensive in the nation.

Democrats introduce workers' comp rate regulation bill, Sacramento Bee/AP
Just hours after a conference committee passed a landmark workers' compensation reform bill Thursday, Assembly Democrats said they would introduce another bill to regulate rates charged by insurance companies.

Immigrants protest proposed cutbacks, Sacramento Bee
They also oppose a plan for counties to run the programs.

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