BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Regents to vote on UCI law school

The University of California regents are set to vote on UC Irvine’s bid for a law school at their meeting this week, as UCI continues to pursue a dream that began nearly two decades ago.

On Tuesday, the regents’ committee on educational policy is set to take action on the law school proposal and forward it to the committee of the whole the next day. Both meetings are to be held on the UCLA campus.

UCI first formed a law school task force in the late 1980s and weathered a series of unsuccessful attempts to establish a school on campus. In September of this year, the campus withdrew its proposal from the agenda of the California Postsecondary Education Commission, an advisory group. Nevertheless, Chancellor Michael Drake presented the proposal to the Regents later that month.

UCI’s proposed law school would enroll 600 students, with an emphasis on public careers. If the latest proposal succeeds, UCI hopes to admit its first class in 2009.

Kabbalah to be explained at hotel

OC Kabbalah is hosting an informational lecture at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday so people outside the tradition can get a glimpse in.

If anyone’s ever wondered why Kabbalists, such as Madonna and others, wear the red string on their left wrist, cruise over to the Holiday Inn, 3131 S. Bristol St. Reservations are not needed. For more information call OC Kabbalah at (949) 218-9449.

Sophomores, juniors sought for program

High school sophomores and juniors who live in Costa Mesa are invited to apply for the new Costa Mesa Youth Council.

Members will meet city officials, learn about local government and politics, and represent youth views to city and school officials.

The city of Costa Mesa is working with Estancia and Costa Mesa high schools on the program, but students at private high schools may also apply.

Students who join the seven-month program will participate in a government day event and a teen summit.

Applications for the youth council are available on the city’s website, www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us, or by calling (714) 754-5327.

Packets must be turned in by 5 p.m., Nov. 20. Appointments to the council will be made in late November, and meetings will begin in December.