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Governor Brown Snubs UC in Budget Proposal
President Janet Napolitano warns that the UC will lose its status as one of the world's great institutions without more state money or increased tuition. Governor Brown's latest budget says "No" to both options.
By Warren Olney • • 26m ListenPresident Janet Napolitano warns that the UC will lose its status as one of the world's great institutions without more state money or increased tuition. Governor Brown's latest budget says "No" to both options. Critics say UC's already on the way to becoming privatized — with California students being priced out. Also, LA's Department of Water and Power goes into slow motion for some customers who've gone solar. Are you a DWP customer who's installed solar panels? What's happening to you? And, Antonio Villaraigosa chances of making the US Senate.
Photo: Students at UC Berkeley's Sproul Plaza (Henry Zbyszynski)
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3 storiesMayor Villaraigosa Exploring Senate Bid
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won't run for the US Senate when Barbara Boxer retires next year. Neither will current LA Mayor Eric Garcetti. But former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is back on Facebook for the first time in a year and a half saying he's giving it "serious consideration."
Read the story8 minHas Governor Brown Declared War on the University of California?
As a regent of the University of California, Governor Brown voted "No" in November, when President Janet Napolitano proposed increased tuition . She calls that the only alternative to more state money. Last week, Brown revealed a state budget that increases UC funding.
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Last July, Lake Sharp installed solar panels on her Highland Park home. When we talked to her in September , the LA Department of Water and Power still hadn't come out to turn them on. After our program, they did -- but that's all they did.
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