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NEWS
of the Day
- August 20, 2004 |
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on
some issues of interest to the community policing and neighborhood
activist
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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
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From
the LA Times:
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Valley's Oldest Hospital to Close
Shuttering of Van Nuys facility will add to the sharply rising toll
of ER shutdowns in county.
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More Details on Sex Offenders to Go Online
County approves an upgrade of its locator website, which will include
photos, aliases and addresses of high-risk violators.
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Developer Gets OK to Downsize Retail Project
Citing an increase in costs, the builder plans to add 150 condos
to the residential component of the mixed-use Crenshaw complex.
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Overhaul of CRA Is Narrowly Approved
A divided Los Angeles redevelopment board Thursday approved a major
reorganization of the financially troubled agency even though some
members said they doubted the change would make it more effective.
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Senate OKs Online Listing of Sex Offenders
In boost to Megan's Law, a state registry would have data and photos
on many such ex-convicts.
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Fees for Sidewalks May Be Waived for Residents
Outraged that residents who make improvements to city sidewalks
at their own expense had to pay for permits to do the work, Councilman
Tony Cardenas on Thursday announced a pilot program that will waive
the fees for six months. The Board of Public Works approved the
initiative.
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Hahn Puts Spotlight on Hollywood Upgrades
Mayor James K. Hahn headed for a Hollywood lunch counter Thursday
afternoon to showcase improvements to the neighborhood and announce
endorsements from the area's two councilmen.
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From
the Daily News:
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Valley hospital to close its doors
VAN NUYS -- Northridge Hospital Medical Center's Sherman Way campus,
an aging 209-bed acute-care facility losing more than $1 million
a month, will close by year's end, administrators said Thursday.
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Police targeting illegal left turns
Police will step up patrols along Victory Boulevard near the Fallbrook
Mall where no-left-turn signs were posted because of stalled efforts
to install a traffic signal, officials said Thursday.
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CRA decentralizing receives board's OK
A plan to jump-start redevelopment projects throughout Los Angeles,
decentralizing the Community Redevelopment Agency, won the approval
Thursday of the agency's board.
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Busway ruling delay costs $1.2 million
The MTA spent $1.2 million during the first 17 days of a court-ordered
halt of Orange Line construction and now must decide how long to
continue paying crews to remain on standby, officials said Thursday.
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Red Cross screening has found donors with virus
The American Red Cross is screening blood donations for West Nile
virus, and has identified four people who had the disease when they
gave blood but weren't showing any symptoms.
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Hahn begins re-election campaign
Mayor James Hahn on Thursday launched his re-election campaign at
the site of a rebuilt Hollywood landmark -- an attempt to recapture
the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles as he faces a rough campaign
season with questions of legal and ethical wrongdoing hanging over
his administration.
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Residents ready for the official roll-out of new two-mile bikeway
BURBANK -- A $2.6 million bikeway along Chandler Boulevard will
officially open today as the mayor, middle school cheerleaders and
residents celebrate the completion of the two-mile-long project.
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From Senator Boxer
Boxer Asks For Californians' Views On Healthcare
Washington, D.C.- Bringing the issue of rising healthcare costs
front and center, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today asked
her constituents to participate in a survey that aims to gauge Californians'
views on health insurance and prescription drug costs.
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