News for September 2007
Sept. 1
The Record had a story about how the League of United Latin American Citizens published the biographies of well known Hispanic residents from Stockton. Among those was Pacific Regent and NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez.
The California Bar Journal published an article from McGeorge law professor J. Clark Kelso. The article said the California Supreme Court spent a lot of time in the past year deciding many local issues.
KLFY Television in Acadiana, Louisiana, had a story that said the Outdoor Channel appointed McGeorge alumnus Lloyd Brian Adams as its executive producer.
The Bakersfield Californian had an article that said McGeorge alumnus John R. Brownlee was sworn in as Kern County's newest judge.
Sept. 2
The Record had a story about how the housing market is continuing to slow down. It quoted Sean Snaith and mentioned how he was a consultant to Pacific's Business Forecasting Center.
The Record had an opinion column by Michael Fitzgerald saying that Stockton needs its own state university. The column quoted Eberhardt Dean Chuck Williams as saying it would be a good idea.
The San Diego Tribune had an obit on McGeorge alumna Mary Katherine Lauth. She was certified to argue before the Supreme Court of California and the Appeals Court. She was 44.
The Tracy Press had a story on all the Congressman Jerry McNerney has accomplished in his first year in office. It mentioned that one of his biggest accomplishments was holding the economic summit at Pacific in August.
Sept. 3
The Record had a story on how Stockton campus alumnus Theodore Olson is being considered as the next attorney general of the United States. McGeorge dean Elizabeth Parker was quoted in the story because she knows Mr. Olson personally.
The Merced Sun Star had a feature story about McGeorge alumnus Steven Wang. Wang is the deputy city attorney of Merced but also is in the Army Reserves. He recently was called into service to help in a federal investigation into conditions at Veterans' hospitals in the United States.
The Record had a brief on how Pacific named Jane Lewis as director of human resources.
Sept. 4
The Santa Barbara News Press ran the Fresno Bee story on how Pacific alumnus and Fresno State Professor Albert Valencia has started a fund to help low-income college students buy college text books.
The Sacramento Bee ran a story about an Iraqi war veteran who was denied his old job at the Sacramento School District after he was discharged from military service. He is now suing. The story quoted McGeorge law professor Renee Nash who said that federal law is written to preserve civilian jobs of military volunteers while they are serving. It's supposed to eliminate the fear that serving in the military would destroy their civilian careers.
Sept. 5
Several engineering Web sites and news services all ran a story about the newest edition of Solidworks CAD software. Engineering professor Ashland Brown was quoted in the story about how the new software is more advanced than other CAD software packages.
The Record had a brief on the upcoming Jose Hernandez Reaching for the Stars Foundation Space Conference for youth on Sept. 28 and 29. It will be held at Pacific.
Sept. 6
The Bakersfield Californian had a story about how California State University Bakersfield has made many changes to the way the campus is operated. One of the changes is the school has partnered with Pacific's Benerd School of Education to help students earn a doctorates in education.
The Oroville-Mercury Register had a brief about a local student winning the Stockton Junior Labor Day Tennis Open this past weekend. The tournament was held at Pacific, the brief says.
The San Diego Tribune had an obit for Pacific alumnus Roger Keith Moreau. He was 72. When he was a student, he was named an all-American athlete as a member of the swim team and water polo team, his obit says.
Forbes Magazine had a story about how five attorneys from Sacramento are joining the San Francisco law firm of Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP, a firm that specializes in health care issues. One of the attorneys, Ann O'Connell, is a 1977 graduate of McGeorge, the story says. is a past-president of the California Society of Healthcare Attorneys, and just this year completed an eight-year term as Vice-Chair and then Chair of the American Health Lawyers Association's Medical Staff, Credentialing, and Peer Review Practice Group. She is also the author of the California Hospital Association's Medical Staff Bylaws, the story says.
The Open Press, an online service that carries various press releases, published a press release today that says comedian Evan Wecksell will perform at Pacific's Stockton campus on Sept. 21 as part of the "Helping Hand Tour 2007," a thirteen-show stint across the Midwest and California where most of the shows will be recruitment events for Theta Chi, an international fraternity he joined while attending Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's official blog had an entry about Dave Brubeck this week. Besides saying that his most recent concert in Los Angeles was amazingly good, it goes on to discuss why he's one of the most significant musicians in modern music. The article mentions his connection to Pacific as well as the Brubeck Institute. It can be found here: http://www.laco.org/blog/116/
Sept. 7
The University of New Hampshire's sports department posted a story about their school's upcoming Field Hockey match against Pacific's team. The game will be played on their home field on Sept. 15.
The Business Wire news service carried a press release today about Gov. Schwarzenegger and the California Senate honoring Sylester Flowers for his commitment to public health. The release mentioned that flowers once was an adjunct professor at the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Sept. 8
The University of New Hampshire's athletics site had a follow-up story to its previous story of their upcoming field hockey games. The team lost to Virginia over the weekend. The story mentioned that their team's next home game will be Sept. 15 when it faces Pacific's field hockey team.
The Record had a story about parents who complained after their fifth graders' class was combined with a fourth grade class because enrollment for the two separate rooms did not meet expectations. Benerd Dean Lynn Beck was quoted in the story saying that combining two grades in a school doesn't mean that the older students are being "held back" and, in fact, it may have some advantages for all the students involved. "Kids aren't all the same when they are 12-years-old," she was quoted as saying.
The Auburn Journal had an obit on Pacific alumna Leslie Malloy Price. She was 59.
The Auburn Journal had a feature story on local high school coach Jerry Van Lengen. The story mentioned that he's a Pacific alumnus.
The Seattle Times had a small story about NFL coach Jon Gruden and how he quickly learned to use computers to track the 49ers football team when he was hired as an assistant coach nearly 20 years ago. The story mentioned that he previously coached at Pacific.
The Daily Free Press in Boston had a story about the undefeated record of the Boston Eagles Field Hockey team this season. The story mentioned the team beat Pacific's team last month.
Sept. 9
The record had a story about the San Joaquin County Amateur Golf Tournament. It said that Pacific golfer Chris Rosenau made five birdies in a row Saturday, putting him in the lead. The story also said that Pacific golf coach Brandon Goethals is using the tournament to figure out which golfers should play in the Adams Cup later this month in Rhode Island.
Family Matters, a blog for people who like to trace their family history, had a link to an article by McGeorge Professor Craig Manson that looked at whether another Web site may have violated Copyright Law simply by keeping cached versions of other pages on the Internet.
Sept. 10
The Lodi News-Sentinel had a feature story on the Delta Bluegrass Company, a Lodi company that provides quality sod across the state to sports fields. The story mentioned that Pacific is one of its biggest customers.
The Wyoming Star Tribune had a feature story on Pacific alumna Joan Sowada. She makes quilts that are considered to be "art" because they have realistic pictures on them that are based on real photographs.
National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" will use a sound clip of radio waves that were recorded by Pacific Physic's Professor Jim Hetrick. The clip will be used during the 4 p.m. (Pacific Time) hour. It also should be available for download from NPR's Web site tomorrow.
Sept. 11
The Record had a short story on the national award that the Natural Resources Institute was given last week.
The Philanthropy Journal had a brief that said the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at University of the Pacific received a three-year $6.8 million grant from California Endowment for California Dental Pipeline Program. The money is intended to help boost the diversity of the California dentist workforce to better assist underserved communities.
The Providence Journal published an editorial by Dr. Gene Bigler today. The editorial said that a trade pact with Panama and Peru would be good for the United States.
Die Welt newspaper in Germany and the Washington Post ran the Bakersfield Californian story that said Benerd Doctoral candidate Anthony Vleet Hailey will oversee a new criminal justice program at Maric College in Bakersfield.
Sept. 12
KQED Radio had a story about the Delta Boat tour that was sponsored by University of the Pacific last week. The MP3 of that broadcast can be downloaded here: http://www.californiareport.org/domains/californiareport/archive/R709070850
The University of Vermont's Athletics Department posted a story about their upcoming field hockey game against Pacific. They play Thursday.
The Merced Sun Star had a story about the Merced High School football team. They are doing well, according to the story, and seem to be headed for the sectional play offs held later in the year. Those play offs are held at Pacific every year, the story said.
The Record had a story about the latest economic forecast from Eberhardt's Business Forecasting Center. The forecast predicts slow growth in the economy in the next year.
The North County Times in San Diego had a story based on the latest economic forecast from Eberhardt's Business Forecasting Center. Their story focused on the reports forecast of slowing growth but pointed out the growth won't be slow enough to be considered a recession.
The Lodi News-Sentinel had a story that said Pacific senior A.J. Hohn won the San Joaquin County Amateur Golf Championship during a "sudden death" play off Sunday afternoon. He will play for Pacific in the Adams Cup tournament in Rhode Island later this month.
The San Francisco Chronicle had a feature story on Pinole Valley High School football star Deante Purvis. The story said that Purvis' father is an alumnus of Pacific.
The Sacramento Bee had a story about new predictions that say that global warming will erode the levees in The Delta faster than originally predicted. Natural Resources Institute Director Margit Aramburu was quoted in the story saying that the state needs to start strengthening levees and taking other measures now to counter this new prediction.
The Sacramento Bee had a story about the latest Economic Forecast from the Eberhardt School of Business. The headline to the story said "Economic forecasts by UCLA and UOP see 1% national rise, 4.8% gain statewide."
Sept. 13
The Albany Democrat Herald had a story on the Oregon State Volleyball team. The team recently played at Pacific, the story says.
The Monterey County Weekly had a feature story on local musicians Derric Oliver and Louis Caverly and their band Adventure Pop Collective, which recently released a new album. The story said that Oliver and Caverly attended University of the Pacific in the early '90s and used to perform for students here under the name "Phacehead."
The Los Angeles Times had a column about the mysterious hiring then firing of a dean for UC Irvine's law school. The dean was fired before he even started his job and another dean was quickly hired in his place. Orange County Republican Party Chairman Scott Baugh was quoted in the story. Baugh is a Pacific alumnus, the story says.
Vida en el Valle had a story about the upcoming "Reaching Out for the Stars Space Conference" for eighth graders that will be held at Pacific Sept. 28 and 29. Pacific Regent and NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez is hosting the conference.
CSTV had a story about University of Hawaii's volleyball team moving ahead of University of the Pacific in the Outrigger Classic Championship games, being held in Hawaii.
TMC Net ran a story on the Eberhardt School of Business' Forecasting Center predicting a slowing economy but no recession.
The Fresno Bee ran a story on the Eberhardt School of Business' latest economic forecast.
The Las Vegas Sun had a story that said McGeorge alumnus Robert Daskas, a county prosecutor, is running for Congress.
The San Jose Mercury News had a story on the Eberhardt School of Business' latest economic forecast.
The Record had a large photo of construction crews working on the University Center in today's paper.
Sept. 14
The San Diego Union Tribune had a feature story on McGeorge alumnus Leon Page. He offers his lawyer services as a volunteer to local activist groups who believe the government has wronged them.
The Record had a story about all the different organizations that are promoting literacy in the community. It mentioned Benerd's "Sunday Sundae," being held at the school on Sept. 23.
The Milwakee Journal Sentinel had a feature story on Pacific alumnus Carlos Brown. He played football for Pacific in 1975 and later for the Greenbay Packers.
The Vallejo Times had a story on the Eberhardt School of Business' Economic Forecast.
Sept. 15
The San Francisco Chronicle had a story about the rise in neck and concussion injuries in high school football. Pacific alumnus and former Pacific football player Pete Klein was quoted in the story.
Sept. 16
The San Jose Mercury News had a brief on the Eberhardt Business Forecast, released last week.
The Record had a brief on today's topping off ceremony for the University Center.
The Record had a story about how Eberhardt's Business Forecasting Center was named the most accurate in California.
School of International Studies Dean Margee Ensign had a column in The Record that talked about the strong ties between Pacific and communities in Latin America.
Sept. 17
The Record had a brief that said Pacific alumna Stacey Jackson joined a local law firm.
Sept. 18
The Modesto Bee had a standalone photo of students signing the steel girder that will be placed over the dining area of the new University Center.
The Business Wires ran a press release announcing a new computer microcontroller from computer parts manufacturer Silicon Laboratories Inc. The press release quotes Pacific engineering professor Ken Hughes who said that Pacific has used Silicon Lab microcontrollers for the past six years since they are reliable and easy to use.
Sept. 19
"What Writers Read," a blog with interviews of writers, featured Dr. Ken Albala and his latest book "Beans" on its Website today.
The Record had a story about the need for a commuter express train. Physiology professor Timothy Smith was quoted in the story saying the Altamont Pass corridor often becomes a "parking lot" in the morning and evening.
Pharmacy Practice News had a story about the need for giving pharmacy students "real world" experience. The story mentioned that the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is trying to address this issue.
The Hanford Sentinel had a story about incoming high school seniors who are already applying for college. Admissions representative Detwarn Buntun was quoted as telling students that they may think they can't afford college, but that there's a lot of financial aid available to all students.
The North County Times in San Diego had a brief that said local resident Micah Denbraver received a college scholarship. She currently is a Pacific student, the brief said.
The Desert Morning News in Salt Lake City had a story that said the BYU women's volleyball team defeated Pacific's team 1-0 this week.
Sept. 20
The Record had a photo spread in the center of its metro page on the girder signing ceremony on Monday as well as the girder placement on Wednesday.
The Record had a center-piece story on its feature section on Dave Brubeck and how he is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Monterey Jazz Festival this weekend.
The Record had a story about criticism of the Stockton Unified School District for spending more than $300,000 to bring in motivational speakers to local high schools. Cindy Spiro, assistant associate director of athletics at University of the Pacific was listed as one of the speakers.
The Record had a short story about the upcoming Japanese Festival and Manga Drawing Contest being held in October at Pacific.
The Texas Star Telegram had a story on the local high school volleyball team. The story mentioned that team star Kristin Hester recently accepted a scholarship to attend Pacific next year.
The Sacramento Bee had a brief about a wine auction that will be sponsored by the McGeorge School of Law Woman's Caucus on Oct. 13.
The Journal News in Westchester County in New York had a story about Jeanne DeRosa turning 100 this week. The story said that DeRosa is the mother of Pacific President Dr. Don DeRosa.
Sept. 21
The Record had a feature story on San Joaquin County's only gay bar, Club Paradise. In the story, Pacific students Jeff Oliveira and Michelle Godin were quoted saying a lot of straight people go to the club because it fun. Both of their photographs also were in the paper.
The Record re-ran the brief about the "Sunday Sundae" event that is being sponsored by Pacific this weekend. Author Dave Keane will speak at the event.
The Record ran a story about the upcoming "Reach for the Stars" event being put on by Pacific alumnus and regent Jose Hernandez next week.
The Sacramento Bee ran an obituary on Dugoni alumnus Ronald Yee. He had a private practice since 1972. He died of cancer.
TMCNet, an online newsletter for networking professionals, ran a story that quoted the Eberhardt business forecast that said California's economy is slowing but won't go into a recession. That's good news for the tech industry, the story said.
The Daily Barometer, Oregon State University's student newspaper, mentioned that its volleyball team recently played and lost to Pacific's team during a grueling non-conference play schedule. The Daily Evergreen in Washington State carried a similar story.
The Harvard Union Gazette had a brief that said its field hockey team defeated Pacific's team this week.
The Bay Area Reporter had an obituary on Dugoni alumnus Richard D. Schnitgen. He worked for the Veteran's Administration for 15 years.
Digital 50.com, an online newsletter, and the PR Newswire both carried a story that said Dental Plans Association has formed the National Scientific Advisory Committee. The story said one of the recently appointed members to this committee is Dr. Peter Jacobsen, Director of the Oral Medicine Clinic at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry.
Biological Sciences Professor Janet Koprivnikar was quoted in an article for the online science magazine The Why Files about the recent phenomenon of Bee colonies mysteriously dying throughout the United States. The bees leave the hive and never return. At some beekeeping operations, "colony collapse disorder" has damaged or destroyed 90 percent of the hives. It can be found here: http://whyfiles.org/267bee_virus/
CNN's footage of Clint Eastwood speaking during this year's Brubeck Institute fund-raiser was aired on CNN for the 50th anniversary of the Monterey Jazz Festival. The three-minute story had Eastwood talk about his love of Brubeck, showed Eastwood and Brubeck sitting together during the fund-raiser concert, had clips of the Brubeck Institute Quintet playing and ended with Eastwood trying to play a trumpet during the concert.
Sept. 22
The World Link, a paper in Oregon, had a feature story on Pacific alumnus and Stockton native Dr. Peter Lund. Lund runs a public medical clinic in Coos Bay, a small town on the Oregon coast.
The Record had a story about the Literacy in the Park Day Saturday. The story mentioned that Pacific's Benerd School of Education was also promoting literacy with an event on Sunday.
The Los Angeles Times had a story about how jobs are being created at a "leisurely pace" in California. The story quoted Eberhardt Dean Chuck Williams: "The state has taken another step closer to getting through the correction in housing," he said.
The Tracy Press had a short story announcing that Gro Brundtland, United Nations Envoy for Global Climate Change would be speaking at Pacific on Oct. 18.
The Sacramento Bee had a brief announcing that Gro Brundtland, United Nations Envoy for Global Climate Change, would speak at Pacific on Oct. 18.
Sept. 23
A column written by Provost Phil Gilbertson calling for more cooperation between the universities in the area to help improve economic and educational conditions in Stockton was published in the Record.
The Record had a story about how one out of ever 51 homes in San Joaquin County is in foreclosure proceedings this year. The story quoted Sean Snaith, consultant to Eberhardt's Business Forecasting Center.
The Oklahoma News-Star had a story that said Pacific alumnus John Farris was elected to the Oklahoma Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.
The Contra Costa Times ran the story from last week that quoted Pharmacy School professor Timothy Smith as saying that I-205 in Tracy often becomes a "parking lot" in the afternoon. The story was about the need for more commuter trains between the Valley and the Bay Area.
Eberhardt professor John Knight was quoted in a Record story looking at all the reasons that San Joaquin County has the highest foreclosure rate in the nation. He said that investors contributed to the problem by creating a demand for houses that couldn't be supported by residents in the area. "It started off innocently enough with fundamental reasons for price appreciation," Knight said, "but once price appreciation started and there was more oxygen to the flame, so to speak, the rest kind of created itself." Eberhardt professor Mark Plovnik was paraphrased in the story saying that the problem was made worse because many people weren't really able to make their mortgage payments and were hard hit when their interest rates went up.
Sept. 24
The Record had a story about how it's better to lose weight with a "buddy" than to do it on your own. The story focused on the employee Weight Watchers Group at Pacific and quoted several employees. It also featured photos of a few employees at the Weight Watchers Group.
Sept. 25
The Siskiyou Daily News had an obit on Pacific alumna Shyrlie Jean Cooper. She graduated from Pacific in 47. She was 81.
The Record had a story about how the latest FBI crime statistics show that crime in Stockton has fallen once again, dropping it to #16 of cities with the most crime in the nation. Criminology professor John Phillips was quoted in the story saying that other cities saw an increase in crime this year because of the cuts to federal assistance to local police departments in the past six years.
The Record had a brief that said Ray Sylvester, associate dean of University of the Pacific's Eberhardt School of Business, has been elected vice president of the Phi Kappa Phi's western region.
The Bakersfield Californian had a series of briefs about several soccer games that were held at the Alex G. Spanos Stadium on Saturday.
Sept. 26
The Record had a brief on the upcoming hearing aid seminar that will be held at the Thomas J Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences on Oct. 5.
The Record had a story on the Eat Local Challenge hosted by Pacific's Bon Appetit on campus Tuesday. Freshman Joelle Guanzon was quoted in the story saying she was all for eating locally produced foods.
The North County Times in San Diego had a brief that said representatives of Pacific will visit Escondido High School next month.
Cybergolf, an online news site for golfers, had a story about the start of the collegiate golfing season. It said that one of the best players in the country is Pacific golfer T.J. Bordeaux
The Houston Chronicle had a brief that said McGeorge alumnus Gary Gelfman moved his law practice to a bigger office in the downtown Houston area.
The Modesto Bee had a story that said Benerd alumna Daisy Lee joined Modesto schools Monday as associate superintendent of administrative and pupil services.
The Record had a brief that said the Kiwanis Club is seeking sponsors for it's annual Octobeer & Wine festival. The brief mentioned that funds raised at the festival help support "Key Clubs," young Kiwanis students in high school and college. One of the largest such clubs is the Pacific Circle-K Club, with 90 members, the brief said.
The Lodi News-Sentinel had a story about the closure of Lakewood Drugs, the last independent drug store in Lodi. The store was opened 40 years ago by Thomas J. Long alumni Nick Spanos, Jr., and Carl Fink.
Sept. 27
The Modesto Bee had a front page story on new statistics from the federal government that show that Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Merced Countys' economy grew faster than the rest of the state or the nation. Pacific Economist Bill Herrin was quoted extensively in the story saying that local businesses can use those new statistics to come up with better business plans.
The Record had a story that said Stockton was knocked 82 places down the Milken Institute's list of best performing cities for job creation because of the housing market crisis. Sean Snaith, consultant to the Eberhardt School of Business Forecasting Center, was paraphrased in the article saying that other areas in California also had extreme drops in the list this year because of the mortgage problems.
The Record had a news-obituary on business Larry Jacobs. Duane Isetti, Pacific's director of planned giving, was quoted in the story saying that Jacobs had a great sense of humor and always liked to be the life of a party.
MediLexicon, an online news service for medical workers, had a story that said Pacific alumnus Michael A. Pavlovich is on the board of the Regency Medical Center in Winter Haven, Florida.
Business Week had a feature story about Pacific alumnus Scott Boras. Boras helps negotiate contracts between baseball players and baseball teams.
The Modesto Bee had a brief that said Pacific alumnus Paul Korte sold his accounting firm to Bettencourt & Co., a Modesto CPA firm.
KCRA Channel 3 in Sacramento had a story about how the Supreme Court is going to review lethal injection cases and how their ruling could impact California. McGeorge professor John Sims was quoted saying "If the Supreme Court lays down a more restrictive standard, then California will have to comply it, even if the new death chamber hasn't really been designed with that standard in mind."
The Georgetown Law, a newsletter at Georgetown University, had a brief that said McGeorge professor Brian Landsberg will give a speech at Georgetown Saturday on "School Desegregation in Alabama." The speech is part of a day-long commemoration of the creation of the Civil Rights Division in the Federal Department of Justice.
Sept. 28
The Record had a brief about the upcoming Women's Health clinic that the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is putting on as part of American Pharmacists Month in October.
The Record had a brief about a one-day asthma camp for children and their parents on Saturday. It's being held at Pacific, the brief said.
Vida en el Valle, a Spanish-language newspaper, had a story about this weekend's "Space Camp" being held at Pacific and Delta this weekend. It's hosted by Pacific Regent and NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez.
ESPN Magazine ran the feature story on Pacific alumnus Scott Boras. Boras runs a company that helps negotiation contracts between baseball players and baseball teams.
The Legal Theory Blog had an article about a recent analysis piece written by McGeorge professor John Cary Sims. Sims' abstract concludes that the Bush administration has violated many provisions of the Constitution through its warantless surveillance program.
The Record had a feature story in its sports section about Pacific volleyball player Svenja Engelhardt. The freshman was ranked third in division I in service aces.
Sept. 29
The Record had a story about a Stockton School District Survey for a proposed school bond. Political Science professor Nathan Monroe was quoted in the story saying that the poll results were not positive for the school district, despite what school officials are saying."A 68 percent survey result is by no means an indicator that a 66 percent bond would pass," he said.
The Record had a story about the "Reach for the Stars" conference hosted by Pacific regent Jose Hernandez at Pacific on Friday.
The Harvard Crimson ran an editorial written by McGeorge professor John Sims. The editorial said that the reason former Harvard President Lawrence Summers stirred up controversy when it was revealed the UC system was going to honor him had more to do with the fact that the honor was going to be given in secret rather than Summers' past history.
The Modesto Bee had a brief about the upcoming appearance by Asian religion expert Roger Ames at Pacific on Oct. 8.
Sept. 30
The Denton Record Chronicle and the Dallas Morning News, both in Texas, each ran the same story about the admissions counselors convention in Austin this weekend. Associate Provost Thomas Rajala was quoted in the story saying that he was flooded with offers of free food, booze and golfing trips by vendors there, but he turned them all down."I don't think it's appropriate," Mr. Rajala said. "Playing golf really has zero to do with helping kids get into college."
The Fresno Bee ran a story that said that virtually every federal prosecutor appointed in California by the Bush administration has been fired, with the exception of one - McGregor Scott. McGeorge professor John Sims was quoted in the story saying that Scott is a "loyal soldier."
The Sacramento Bee had a feature story on Peter J. Shields, a judge who helped found both UC Davis and McGeorge School of Law, according to the article.