Lawmakers Reject University Salary Cap
A state Senate committee has rejected a bill that would have prohibited the University of California and California State University from giving raises during bad budget years. The decision came a day after CSU trustees voted to freeze student enrollment next spring -- while allowing a 10 percent pay increase for two campus presidents.
New Drug Might Help Fight Alcoholism, at a Price
Alcohol abuse takes a heavy toll on individuals and families, but it's also a drain on public health resources. In Los Angeles County, health officials are trying to break the cycle of rehab, treatment and relapse with a new drug. Vivitrol shows promise at helping curb cravings for alcohol in some patients. But at $800 a dose, it's also very expensive.