New institute launched: The UCLA Anderson School of Management recently expanded its 27-year-old Entertainment Media Program with the hopes of bringing together the leaders of Hollywood and the brightest of the school. Read more...

Small quake hits Southern California PORT HUENEME “”mdash; A small earthquake struck in Ventura County on Aug. 22, but there were no reports of damage or injury. Read more...

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Swift Boat financial backing suspicious In Garin Hovannisian’s article “Kerry’s Military Past Dubious (Viewpoint, Aug. 16),” Hovannisian defends claims made by the “Swift Boat Veterans for Truth” but omits important details. Read more...

Anyone out on the streets early in the morning during the school year has probably seen the procession of swimmers riding their scooters to practice while it’s still dark out. Read more...

An order by the San Francisco Superior Court to block fee increases for some professional-school students last week is forcing the University of California to begrudgingly lower student fees in what could cost the university as much as $15 million in fee revenue. Read more...