UC Libraries Face Cuts/Student Fees to Rise

The University of California Board of Regents will vote today on a recommendation of its Finance committee to increase student fees of up to thirty percent. In addition, all non instructional (my italics) programs, including libraries, are being cut "and employee layoffs are being planned or implemented in most of these areas."

Dutra to Support Financial Privacy

California Assemblyman Dutra of Fremont said he would urge his ``friends'' on the Assembly Banking and Finance Committee, where the bill will face a key vote Tuesday, to support the measure." His support is contingent on getting some "technical" amendments to the bill.