As wildfires rage across Southern California, many at Pepperdine have houses in serious danger. By Sarah Carrillo Assistant News Editor With 18 deaths, 2,600 structures lost, an estimated $2 billion in damage and 634,000 acres burned, the wild fires raging across Southern California have caused President Bush to declare four counties as disaster areas and for Gov. Gray Davis to … [Read more...] about Southland students wait to hear from home
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Governor-elect picks diverse group for transitional team
By Katie ClaryStaff Writer Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger will be sworn into office in 18 days. That gives Schwarzenegger the least amount of time in California history to decide who he will appoint to his new administration. Helping him in this endeavor is a 68-member team of business, community and academic leaders that Schwarzenegger unveiled three weeks ago, which the … [Read more...] about Governor-elect picks diverse group for transitional team
Firing yet another volley at the Yanks
By James Riswick News Editor So George Steinbrenner’s Yankees got thumped by a cheap batch of fish. How incredibly gratifying that is for all of us “small market” fans forever irritated by the nonchalance Steinbrenner and the Yankees display as they go about winning. When the A’s, Twins, Red Sox and Cubs lost this year, the players and their fans shared a feeling of sadness … [Read more...] about Firing yet another volley at the Yanks
What Schwarzenegger’s victory means for Bush and Boxer in 2004
By James Riswick News Editor As the dust begins to settle from California’s whirlwind gubernatorial recall election, political analysts are predicting Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger’s victory over Gray Davis could send shock waves throughout the California Republican Party and even all the way to the White House. The Republican actor-turned-politician won a convincing … [Read more...] about What Schwarzenegger’s victory means for Bush and Boxer in 2004
Davis passes bills, appoints judges before leaving office
By Melissa Overbeck Staff Writer Gov. Gray Davis signed more than 884 bills into law and made more than 20 appointments to state courts and boards since losing the recall election, despite protests from Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Republican Party. The laws include some important changes in consumer privacy, gay rights and environmental protection. Davis acted in … [Read more...] about Davis passes bills, appoints judges before leaving office