Opinion

An audience of mostly college students challenged New York Times editors and writers Monday about what news is fit to print when it comes to race in America. -more-

A lawsuit filed by civil rights groups against the state got under way today, charging that California schools are plagued by filthy facilities, outdated textbooks and uncredentialed teachers. -more-

Actor slain at Halloween party -more-

Stanford’s Leber scores two goals -more-

Findings from half-million-dollar study give go-ahead for next year -more-

Want to find out which Hollywood stars donated to Vice President Al Gore’s Presidential campaign? How about the home prices of the donors to Texas Governor George Bush’s campaign? Or the crime rates in the neighborhoods of donors to either candidate? -more-

OAKLAND — With warm outpourings of affection, a host of local and state leaders came to Clay Street in Oakland Wednesday to dedicate the twin-towered federal building to former U.S. Rep. Ron Dellums. -more-