Community college class wait lists throw a wrench into students' plans
Enrollment in California's colleges has surged, but budget cuts leave many students unable to get the courses they need, meaning it'll take them longer to earn a degree and join the workforce.
 Kiyan Noyes-Aponte, 18, was wait-listed for all five of his intended classes this fall before managing to find two to enroll in at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa -- and he was one of the lucky ones.(Mark Boster, Los Angeles Times / September 27, 2010) |
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Kiyan Noyes-Aponte landed on the wait list for every class he wanted at Orange Coast College. The 18-year-old graduate of Mission Viejo High School pleaded with professors for a spot, diligently attended lectures and sat on floors in overcrowded classrooms hoping other students would drop out.
Despite his efforts, he managed to enroll in only two classes at the Costa Mesa campus, enough for
Despite his efforts, he managed to enroll in only two classes at the Costa Mesa campus, enough for
UC weighs what to do with abandoned president's mansion
Luxurious 13,200-square-foot Blake House near Berkeley has been deteriorating for years. Officials are considering alternatives to avoid $2 million for basic maintenance, $10 million for a full renovation.
 Blake House, the 1926 Mediterranean-style mansion that used to be home to UC presidents, is now vacant and in need of extensive repairs. (Larry Gordon, Los Angeles Times / September 16, 2010) |
Reporting from Kensington, Calif. —
Blake House is a lonely, empty place these days.The Mediterranean-style mansion near Berkeley that is intended to be the official residence of theUniversity of California president has not been occupied since 2008.
Apart from three UC Berkeley social events this year, its grand entertainment rooms are chilly and silent, with most of its antique furniture now in storage. Its second-floor private suite, with stunning