Regents urged stronger efforts to prepare minority UC applicants
UC regent and attorney Wilma Martinez pressed for more concrete action and funding to admit minority students to the University of California. A two day meeting reviewed Wilwin Rules Task Force findings from UC Irvine professor Alexei Maradudin on programs like the Bay Area Writing Project and Entrance exam tutoring, plus affirmative action for junior high students. State officials urged high schools statewide to boost readiness, while university president David Saxon acknowledged broader qualifications issues beyond minority groups.
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California considers 12 year driver licenses for under 55
The DMV floated issuing licenses valid 12 years for Californians under 55 with clean records as a cost saving measure. Director Herman Sillas proposed an eight to twelve year option with a $9.73 fee, saying long-term licenses could boost revenue while reducing paperwork, but risks include outdated photos and potential more accidents. Federal re exams may still apply every four years.
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Senate OKs knife penalty bill and bail denial measure
In Sacramento the Senate approved a knife crime bill by Sen George Deukmejian tying prison terms to using a knife in felonies including murder robbery and assault. The measure sent to the Assembly 28 to 7 amid protest it limits probation. The chamber also backed a constitutional amendment to deny bail for extreme threats to the judicial process and a separate bill denying probation for a new felony while on probation.
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Senate OKs privacy bill to curb DMV driving records
Sacrament o AP A right to privacy measure by Sen John Nejedly Walnut Creek would end public access to DMV driving records and specify allowable openings. The bill passed the Senate 21 to 17 and moves to the Assembly. it would permit access for insurers law enforcement agencies and researchers among others. It aims to prevent attackers from linking license plates to victims’ home addresses.
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