NEWS
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- October 1, 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
issue of interest, nor is it meant to convey any particular
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From
the LA Times:
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Governor Wields Heavy Veto Pen
On a frenzied final day, Schwarzenegger rejects bills on Canadian
drug access. In all, 25% of measures are rebuffed.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bills1oct01,1,5998235.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Kennedys
Call for Knocking Down Ambassador Hotel
A son of Robert F. Kennedy, standing blocks from the spot where
his father was assassinated in 1968, said Thursday he believed the
Los Angeles Unified School District should demolish the Ambassador
Hotel to build schools without preserving any of it as a monument.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ambassador1oct01,1,6241033.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Four of Five
Fire Bills Are Thrown Out
Four bills inspired by Southern California's devastating brush fires
that would have provided the state with more firefighters and equipment
have been vetoed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fire1oct01,1,5742937.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Company Barred
From Seeking L.A. Port Job
Harbor panel chief Nick Tonsich has ties to toxics cleanup firm
and could benefit if it were hired, a conflict of interest, the
city attorney says.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tonsich1oct01,1,980804.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Class-Action
Suit Calls DWP Rate Hike an Illegal Tax
Five Los Angeles residents object to a recent 11% increase in water
charges and seek a refund to customers of $800million.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-dwp1oct01,1,3007721.story?coll=la-headlines-california
'Riverbed
Rapist' Suspect Is Sought
LAPD asks public for help in finding a fugitive accused of assaulting
seven women.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-hunt1oct01,1,2915712.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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From
the Daily News:
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Alarcon backs suit against DWP rate hike
Stepping up his legal and political battle, state Sen. Richard Alarcon
endorsed a class-action lawsuit filed Thursday that challenges the
11 percent water-rate increase the Department of Water and Power
imposed this year.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2437755,00.html
Arnold strikes
down 71 bills
Governor issues last-minute vetoes on drug, car, homeowner legislation
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2437993,00.html
Visitors
from 27 nations checked for security
Tightening its defenses against terrorism, the United States on
Thursday began fingerprinting and photographing visitors from some
of America's staunchest allies upon their arrival in this country.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2437823,00.html
Romer: No
cash to double school cops
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Roy Romer said
Thursday the district may not have the money to double the number
of campus cops over the next five years, which some board members
say is needed to squelch gang activity.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2437879,00.html
Community
breaks ground for new job training center
PACOIMA -- Community leaders broke ground Wednesday on a job training
center, which they said will offer a "beacon of light"
for teens and young adults at risk of joining gangs.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2435356,00.html?search=filter
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From
other sources:
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From
Senator Cedillo
Senator Cedillo to Speak at MAPA Convention this Saturday
http://democrats.sen.ca.gov/servlet/gov.ca.senate.democrats.pub.members.memDisplayPress?district=sd22&ID=2419
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