The California board of nursing decided to remove recognition of Excelsior College graduates. Students enrolled in the program after September 13, 2003 wont be eligible for licensure in this state. For further details visit http://www.rn.ca.gov/news/news.htm and http://www.excelsior.edu/california/index.htm
It does not quite seem so emphatic as you say when I read: (from your first link) A friend of mine did send her application off today - just incase!