A  UC Regents board meeting was interrupted by approximately 500 students during a peaceful demonstration where banners were held high as students chanted, “cut from the top!”

The California Board of Regents went ahead by approving the two-step fee hike. This hike also effects graduate students at professional schools. Mark Yudof, UC President stated, he “can’t make any promises” not to raise fees again if the state doesn’t come through with more money.  He apologized stating, “when you have no choice, you have not choice.”

During the past two days of demonstrations, riot police have been on hand to make sure the demonstrations remain calm. With California in a deficit of $21 billion, it’s too bad education funding is one of the first things to get cut.

Apparently the man was suspected of threatening the White House. During the 8 hour circus, local apartments and the entire Federal building were evacuated. The police cordoned off Veteran Avenue and sidestreets where they finally blocked the red Volkswagen in. The Westchester man was finally arrested and taken to a local Los Angeles Jail. Probably not the best therapy for depression.