U California Regents Criticized for Party Spending

An article in the San Francisco Chronicle detailing spending on lavish parties by the University of California Board of Regents is resulting in criticism of the spending. For example, in January, on the night before voting to increase tuition rates, the board held a party for 65 people at a total cost of $17,600, or $270 per person. In May, the board had a $258-per-person party for 59 people. A spokeswoman for the university said that the events are a longstanding tradition, paid for with private funds.