NEWS
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- September 26, 2004 |
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on
some issues of interest to the community policing and neighborhood
activist
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of the information available to the community policing and neighborhood
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From
the LA Times:
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Businesses Press Mayoral Candidates on Tax Issue
One by one, Mayor James K. Hahn and his challengers have appeared
before Los Angeles business groups in recent weeks, and each time,
they have been confronted with the same vexing question.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tax26sep26,1,1553209.story?coll=la-headlines-california
West Nile's
Spread Slows in State
Virus appears to have peaked. 'It could have been far worse,' says
one health official. Residents are cautioned to remain vigilant.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-westnile26sep26,1,1997239.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Drawing Attention
to Schools
'House parties' aim to mobilize guests in cause of education --
and against new federal law.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-party26sep26,1,7171015.story?coll=la-headlines-california
7 L.A. Schools
Cry Foul on Funds
Officials at the charter campuses say L.A. Unified owes them $7
million. The district says it can spend the money as it wishes.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-charter26sep26,1,5050930.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Evicted From
Forest Homes
Mountain residents are distraught at evacuation order. Some say
they could help prevent fires.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-forest26sep26,1,404746.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Waters Vows
to Fight for Hospital
Congresswoman to rally residents of South L.A. in effort to save
trauma unit at King/Drew.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-drew26sep26,1,4762217.story?coll=la-headlines-california
TIMES ENDORSEMENTS
Yes to Open Public Meetings
California has several "sunshine" laws that require government
meetings be open, documents be available for viewing and agendas
be public. All very well, until state and local agencies and elected
officials spot a loophole or a new, urgent need for secrecy.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-govrecords26sep26,1,7622103.story?coll=la-news-comment-editorials
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From
the Daily News:
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Manager stabbed to death
PACOIMA -- A dispute over the purchase of beer led to the beating
and stabbing death of a 49-year-old convenience-store manager on
Osborne Street, police said Saturday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2427231,00.html
Just how
old is too old to safely get behind the wheel?
Edward Kussman turns 94 on Monday, and what he wants for his birthday
more than just about anything else is to get his driver's license
back.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2427365,00.html
Portable
wall has names of those killed by gangs
LAKE VIEW TERRACE -- Nicole Williams, Derrick Tomas, Eric Daniels,
Torrey Jones -- the names of those lost to gang violence were placed
on a memorial wall Saturday at Hansen Dam Park.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2427299,00.html
Nuez energy
plan vetoed
Arnold wants electricity customers to be able to shop for cheaper
power
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2427421,00.html
Public enemy
No. 1
Part 1 of a three-part editorial series.
Islamic terrorists threaten the safety of Americans everywhere,
but right here in Southern California the immediate and constant
threat comes from our own homegrown terrorists: Street gangs that
have infested nearly every neighborhood and town from the Ventura
County coastline to the high desert
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20951~2426799,00.html
Commentary
Pols to public: Go away
By Mariel Garza
I have some bad news for the public. Elected officials don't want
to hear from you.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~29627~2427525,00.html
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