Andre Rocha had a 3.8 high school grade point average and scored 1170 on his SAT. Kyle Taylor had a 4.5 GPA and a 1440 SAT score. Read more...

As many UCLA students have learned the hard way, University of California admissions are based on more than just numbers. With the policy of comprehensive review, applicants are judged by their overall application, not just their test scores and grade point averages. Read more...

I’m not trendy. Ask me the definition of “chic” and I’ll gawk with confusion. Don’t even consider inquiring about “American Idol” ““ all I know is that I hate the show. Read more...

In timeless apocalyptic fashion, California is burning. Over 500,000 acres of thick, dry bushes and trees have been scorched, leveling over 1,500 homes and threatening 30,000 others. Read more...

Bears healthy, ready to reenter society ARLINGTON, Wash. ““ Corky and Pumpkin were together when agents seized them in a drug raid at the Canadian border. Read more...

Dershowitz responds Your readers should know that the letter from Sarah Weir (Viewpoint, Oct. 24) is part of a widespread, coordinated and well-funded campaign to attack my book, “The Case for Israel,” not on its merits, but instead by raising phony issues regarding my integrity and credibility. Read more...