NEWS
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- September 23, 2004 |
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on
some issues of interest to the community policing and neighborhood
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From
the LA Times:
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Stakes High as State Targets Greenhouse Gas From Cars
Other states could copy a successful effort. Legal challenges from
carmakers are likely.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-warm23sep23,1,112857,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Gov. Vetoes
Immigrant License Bill
The legislation would have allowed people in the state illegally
to seek driver's permits. Democrats vow to try again next year.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bill23sep23,1,3600048,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Report Says
1 of 3 Finish Drug Rehab
Evaluation of Prop. 36 finds results in line with other court-mandated
recovery programs.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-drug23sep23,1,2542285,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Completion
of Playa Vista OKd
After decades of debate, L.A. green-lights the final part of the
huge project south of Marina del Rey. Critics predict traffic gridlock.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-playa23sep23,1,153127,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Panel's King/Drew
Talks Assailed
Councilwoman Hahn says the Board of Supervisors violated state law
by meeting behind closed doors on the trauma unit's fate.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-supes23sep23,1,663637,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Antelope
Valley on Fast Track
A state agency gives tentative approval to a high-speed rail line
route that would go through Palmdale. Final vote is set for December.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rail23sep23,1,1760444,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Limits on
Gifts From Bidders Are OKd
L.A. ethics panel calls for restrictions on when city contractors
can donate to candidates.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ethics23sep23,1,5169541,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california
County Task
Force to Debate Plan on Homeless Services
Los Angeles County would sharply refashion homeless services over
the next decade, adding 7,000 emergency shelter beds, 40,000 units
of affordable housing and setting up a regionwide housing trust
fund under a plan scheduled to be debated by area civic leaders
today.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-homeless23sep23,1,4557945,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Document
'Sniffer' to Be Tested at L.A. Airport
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration announced Wednesday
that it will test a device that "sniffs" boarding passes,
driver's licenses and other documents for explosives at Los Angeles,
John F. Kennedy and O'Hare international airports.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs23.3sep23,1,5872012,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Hahn Convenes
Panel of Economic Advisors
Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn on Wednesday convened a Council
of Economic Advisors to help draft a strategy for boosting business
and creating jobs.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs23.1sep23,1,4430218,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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From
the Daily News:
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Arnold
vetoes license bill
SACRAMENTO -- Just as he had warned, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have allowed illegal immigrants
to obtain California driver's licenses.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2420223,00.html
To hear it
or not: $1 million riddle at Bradley dump
SUN VALLEY -- The owners of the Bradley Landfill have spent $1 million
to soundproof the dump's "green power" generators, installing
insulation and soundwalls to buffer the noise and vibrations that
have annoyed neighbors for more than a year.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2420127,00.html
Hunt to take
over Armijo's MTA post
Two years after taking the helm at the MTA's San Fernando Valley
office, General Manager David Armijo is moving to the top job at
the transit agency's Westside/Central office.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2420099,00.html
Suspect wounded
by police officer after ignoring orders
A detective with the LAPD's controversial Special Investigations
Squad shot and injured an unarmed burglary suspect in Van Nuys earlier
this month when he saw the suspect reach into his waistband for
what he believed was a gun, Los Angeles police officials said Wednesday.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2420086,00.html
Hahn to set
up economic team
STUDIO CITY -- Offering a strong defense of his efforts to improve
the city's economy, Mayor James Hahn promised Wednesday to continue
to pursue business tax reform as he seeks a second term.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2419873,00.html
Marijuana
plants confiscated
MALIBU -- Police uprooted more than 7,000 marijuana plants Wednesday
from an illicit garden hidden deep in the Santa Monica Mountains,
authorities said.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2420289,00.html
Taxiway extension
considered
BURBANK -- Extending a taxiway at the Bob Hope Airport as part of
a proposed agreement with Burbank would make the airport safer but
not allow for more flights, a report to be released today says.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2419836,00.html
Patriot Act
follow-up may feature in new bill
WASHINGTON -- House Republicans plan to revive portions of the Justice
Department's "Patriot Act II" draft in legislation to
address the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations to strengthen
America's intelligence capabilities, The Associated Press has learned.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2420251,00.html
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From
other sources:
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From Mayor Hahn
Mayor Hahn
Convenes Second Annual Homeland Security Leadership Summit
http://www.lacity.org/mayor/myrpress/mayormyrpress27423481_09222004.pdf
From Attorney
General Lockyer
Attorney
General Lockyer Releases California Crime Statistics for 2003
Violent crime rate declined 3.4 percent, its lowest level in California
since 1973
http://caag.state.ca.us/newsalerts/2004/04-109.htm
From Senator
Boxer
Commerce
Committee Passes Bill to Protect Privacy of Cell Phone Numbers
http://boxer.senate.gov/news/record.cfm?id=226543
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