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NEWS of the Day - August 9, 2004
on some LACP issues of interest

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NEWS of the Day - August 9, 2004
on some issues of interest to the community policing and neighborhood activist

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following group of articles from local newspapers and other sources constitutes but a small percentage of the information available to the community policing and neighborhood activist public. It is by no means meant to cover every possible issue of interest, nor is it meant to convey any particular point of view ...

We present this simply as a convenience to our readership ...

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From the LA Times:

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MWD Fails to Document Deals
The Metropolitan Water District gives scant explanation for $4.5 million spent on 44 recent PR contracts.
<full story>

Dangerous Fire Season Is Forecast
Experts say a prolonged drought, tree-killing pests and a century of fire suppression are among the factors that are creating the threat.
<full story>

Palmdale On Board With High-Speed Rail Plan
The pro-development city has spent $500,000 on efforts to be part of the 700-mile route.

<full story>

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From the Daily News:

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Silence is its own reward
Despite increases, money doesn't seem to help LAPD solve crimes
<full story>

'New' zoo dragging its tail
Price, time run far over forecasts
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Drunk-driving crashes spike each August
SANTA CLARITA -- The warm weeks of August are known for family vacations, backyard get-togethers and, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California, the most alcohol-related crashes of the year.
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