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NEWS
of the Day
- September 17, 2004 |
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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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Hahn Gains Support of Key Unions
Leaders cite the mayor's backing for labor causes, including the
grocery strike. The endorsements guarantee money and volunteers.
<full
story>
New Federal Courthouse Only a Partial Solution
Because of limited funds, the downtown building won't be big enough
to accommodate all court operations.
<full
story>
FAA to Probe Radio Failure
Agency team will visit Palmdale center, where a technician's error
led to airport disruptions.
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story>
LETTERS TO THE TIMES
King/Drew Trauma Plan Raises Concerns
<full
story>
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From
the Daily News:
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Authorities
back away from pledge
Goal of making the LAUSD a top district runs into pitfalls
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story>
SEIU backs Hahn for mayor
Incumbent wins endorsement of key union
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story>
Officials delay seal substitution
Los Angeles County officials decided Thursday to wait two weeks
before beginning to replace the county seal on thousands of government
vehicles, buildings and parks.
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story>
Feds suing
MTA over religious days off
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a civil rights suit against
the MTA, claiming the agency discriminates against bus drivers and
other employees by requiring them to be available to work on days
of worship.
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story>
New laws fund help to swat W. Nile
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed two bills Thursday designed to
strengthen the state's efforts to fight the mosquito-borne West
Nile virus, which has killed 15 Californians this year.
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story>
Airline patron checks tightened
WASHINGTON -- Starting next week, all airline passengers must take
off their jackets before passing through metal detectors, and more
will be subjected to pat-down searches and checks for explosives,
the Transportation Security Administration announced Thursday.
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story>
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