George Kieffer

UC Board of Regents

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Member of the University of California Board of Regents, partner with the law firm Manatt Phelps & Phillips and chair of the Los Angeles Civic Alliance

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As a regent of the University of California, Governor Brown voted "No" in November, when President Janet Napolitano proposed increased tuition .

Has Governor Brown Declared War on the University of California?

As a regent of the University of California, Governor Brown voted "No" in November, when President Janet Napolitano proposed increased tuition .

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While student protesters were shouting, the UC Board of Regents today confirmed yesterday’s committee vote, approving tuition hikes of as much as five percent a year for the next…

UC and Governor Brown: the Battle Continues

While student protesters were shouting, the UC Board of Regents today confirmed yesterday’s committee vote, approving tuition hikes of as much as five percent a year for the next…

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Five and a half years, the Chicago Tribune Company has cut more than 200 newsroom jobs from the Los Angeles Times , reducing the staff to about 900 people.  Now Tribune wants to cut…

Will the LA Times Be Sold or Allowed to Just Fade Away?

Five and a half years, the Chicago Tribune Company has cut more than 200 newsroom jobs from the Los Angeles Times , reducing the staff to about 900 people.  Now Tribune wants to cut…

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