NEWS
of the Day
- September 28, 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
activist public. It is by no means meant to cover every possible
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From
the LA Times:
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No Issue Too Small for L.A. Council
First came rules for strippers, to stop them from gyrating on people's
laps. Next came an edict against urinating on city streets. And
then last month, the Los Angeles City Council prohibited silly string
in Hollywood on Halloween and even talked of extending the ban across
the metropolis.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-quality28sep28,1,6872171.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Units Damaged
in Fire Called Illegal
Converted warehouse, home to dozens of people, was unfit for occupancy,
officials say.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fire28sep28,1,7453786.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Car-Sharing
Fills a Driving Need For Commuters
Individuals tired of owning vehicles and firms that no longer have
fleets turn to companies that provide autos for short-term use.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-wheel28sep28,1,2457001.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Trade Group
Endorses Revised LAX Plan
Airlines back the expansion effort as L.A. officials work to win
the support of El Segundo and community coalitions.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lax28sep28,1,5227822.story?coll=la-headlines-california
District
Faces $100,000 Fine for Violations
Compton Community College officials had not filed conflict-of-interest
statements for years.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-compton28sep28,1,7728731.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Mayor Appoints
New Head of Animal Services Dept.
Maryland official will manage L.A. agency that has often been a
target for activists.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-animal28sep28,1,4219608.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Citing His
Mayoral Candidacy, Villaraigosa Quits MTA Board
Councilman says he is leaving because Hahn appointed him. Move could
help fundraising.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mta28sep28,1,5031211.story?coll=la-headlines-california
COMMENTARY
Three-Strikes Law Hits Its Target
On Nov. 2, voters will be asked to decide whether California's tough
three-strikes law should be weakened.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-erler28sep28,1,6274509.story?coll=la-news-comment-opinions
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From
the Daily News:
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Schools may start in August
After decades of holding classes from right after Labor Day in early
September to late June, Los Angeles school administrators are looking
at a controversial new plan to start and end school a month earlier
so high school students can finish midterm exams before winter break.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2430795,00.html
Coming to
baby's rescue
Fire crew finds care for newborn given up by mother
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2430859,00.html
Voter rolls
see 5 percent drop
Number of registered people lowest in decade
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2430763,00.html
Police looking
for teens' killers
Homicide detectives were searching Monday for a gunman who killed
two 17-year-old San Fernando Valley boys during a raucous rave party
in downtown Los Angeles.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2430737,00.html
Hahn picks
up endorsements for LAX, office
Air Transport Association backs modernization plan
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2430743,00.html
Animal manager
named
Mayor James Hahn on Monday announced the nomination of a career
Maryland official to take over the often controversial job as head
of the Animal Services Department.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2430827,00.html
Villaraigosa
quits MTA board
Mayoral run believed to have prompted move
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2430928,00.html
City seeing
green in minipark plan
GLENDALE -- City officials plan to start building two miniparks
in south Glendale by year's end in an effort to create more open
space for residents in densely populated neighborhoods.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20946%257E2430867,00.html
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From
other sources:
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From
the Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Launches Office of Interoperability
and Compatibility;
Offers States and Locales Tools for Improving Public Safety Communications
Interoperability
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?theme=43&content=4044&print=true
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