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NEWS
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- October 8, 2004 |
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on
some issues of interest to the community policing and neighborhood
activist
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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 ...
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From
the LA Times:
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County Makes a Plea for Flu Shots
Health director seeks to purchase vaccine from doctors and pharmacies.
He stresses that the shortage does not now represent a crisis.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-flu8oct08,1,3925235.story?coll=la-headlines-california
LAX Revamp May Be Costly for Airlines
Airlines might pay about four times more to use Los Angeles International
Airport if the city proceeds with the first phase of a proposed
modernization plan, according to figures released Thursday.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lax8oct08,1,3073265.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Panel Delays Vote on Business Tax Reform
A City Council panel balked at endorsing a proposal Thursday to
waive business taxes for five years for firms that relocate to Los
Angeles, deciding the issue should be considered with a broader
package of reforms.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tax8oct08,1,7791865.story?coll=la-headlines-california
County Health Officials Call for Condoms in Porn Movies
Frustrated by the porn industry's continuing unsafe sex practices,
Los Angeles County health officials have sent 400 letters to producers
and directors urging condom use during sex scenes.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-porn8oct08,1,7175566.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Several Varieties of Bread and Bottled Foods Recalled
Several varieties of bread and bottled papaya sold in Southern California
stores were recalled Thursday because of potential health risks.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-foodrecall8oct08,1,7481628.story?coll=la-headlines-california
State Decides Not to Split 310 Area Code -- Yet
The California Public Utilities Commission declined Thursday to
split the 310 area code, saying there were enough telephone numbers
available to meet demand for three more years.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs8.3oct08,1,6052311.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Staffing Plan for New Police Station OKd
City Council members voted earlier this week to approve a staffing
plan for a new police station in the northern part of the San Fernando
Valley.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs8.4oct08,1,6445528.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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From
the Daily News:
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Flu-shot
shortage worries county
With the nation's flu vaccine supply cut in half, health officials
scrambled Thursday to determine how to get more more supplies to
high-risk groups -- namely young children and older adults.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2453329,00.html
Mayor's airport plan OK'd
Next stop for $11 billion modernization proposal is the full City
Council
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2453480,00.html
Officials pitch tax for cops at site of North Valley station
LAPD to hire more officers if voters pass Measure A
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2453453,00.html
Business tax reform gets push
City Council members Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti on Thursday
renewed their push for a 25 percent business-tax cut that some officials
warned would cost Los Angeles $95 million.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2453438,00.html
Senate's 9-11 plans rejected by House
WASHINGTON -- The GOP-controlled House on Thursday refused to endorse
a Senate proposal addressing the Sept. 11 commission's terror-fighting
recommendations, pushing ahead with a bill that would increase law
enforcement powers but force Congress to work overtime to send legislation
to President George W. Bush.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2453533,00.html
Micro engraving could identify bullets
Lockyer exploring ammo codes
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2453245,00.html
Border agents get computer aid
SAN DIEGO -- The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday unveiled
new computer workstations that allow Border Patrol agents to tap
into the FBI's fingerprint database, overcoming a technological
hurdle that lasted years.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2453344,00.html
Make a Difference Day volunteers being sought
SANTA CLARITA -- Organizers are looking for volunteers to help with
a number of local community projects on Oct. 23 for Make a Difference
Day, touted as the largest community service effort in the nation.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20949%257E2448045,00.html?search=filter
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From
other sources:
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From Mayor Hahn
Mayor Hahn Urges Exploration Of New Bullet Identification Technology
At His Annual Gun Summit
http://www.lacity.org/mayor/myrpress/mayormyrpress27423945_10072004.pdf
From Senator Cedillo
Senator Cedillo Joins American Apparel Tomorrow for a Voter Registration
Event in LA
http://democrats.sen.ca.gov/servlet/gov.ca.senate.democrats.pub.members.memDisplayPress?district=sd22&ID=2434
From Senator Boxer
1736 Family Crisis Center Recipient of Boxer Health Care Champion
Award
Senator praises organization's services for at-risk youth and others
in need
http://boxer.senate.gov/news/record.cfm?id=227219
From Senator Feinstein
Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein on "Domestic Violence
in America"
http://www.senate.gov/~feinstein/04Speeches/domestic.htm
Feinstein, Akaka Seek Better Disease, Bioterror Surveillance
and Defense
http://www.senate.gov/~feinstein/04Releases/r-disease-surv.htm
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