Which Way, L.A.?
The University of California Acts Like a Private School
Faced with a cash crunch, UC campuses are cutting back on new students from California. Out-of-state newcomers have to pay more, so they’re on the increase. The “Crown Jewel of the Golden State” now depends on tuition — and California parents are organizing against what they call a “betrayal.” We’ll hear from one of them and get the University’s explanation.
By Warren Olney • • 31m ListenFaced with a cash crunch, UC campuses are cutting back on new students from California. Out-of-state newcomers have to pay more, so they’re on the increase. The “Crown Jewel of the Golden State” now depends on tuition — and California parents are organizing against what they call a “betrayal.” We’ll hear from one of them and get the University’s explanation.
Also, the DWP’s top water cop visits KCRW’s Saul Gonzalez at home — with a lot of surprises. What do you think uses the most water in your house?
Banner Image: Royce Hall at UCLA; Credit: Aegis Maelstrom
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3 storiesThe Sterlings Battle in Court Over Future of the Clippers
Attorneys for Donald and Shelly Sterling will make closing arguments Monday in a probate case to determine if Shelly legally removed Donald from the family trust so she could sell the Clippers for $2 billion. If Shelly wins, her lawyer will ask the judge for a ruling that won’t let Donald delay the transaction with an emergency appeal.
Read the story6 minOut-of-State Students Increasing UC Presence
Despite new taxes for education passed by the voters in 2012, the University of California’s getting just half the state money it did a decade ago. One way to make up the difference: admit more students from other states and countries, because they pay three times more in tuition than Californians.
Read the story14 minAre You Doing Your Part to Save Water?
With 10 of the states 12 major reservoirs less than half full and some a 20% of capacity, regulators want Californians to get serious about saving water. KCRW’s Saul Gonzalez used his own home to find out what to do... and what not to.
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