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NEWS of the Day - October 21, 2004
on some LACP issues of interest

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NEWS of the Day - October 21, 2004
on some issues of interest to the community policing and neighborhood activist

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following group of articles from local 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 ...

We present this simply as a convenience to our readership ...

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From the LA Times:

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Three-Strikes Debate Centers on Early-Outs
Prop. 66 backers say 4,000 inmates would be eligible. Opponents say it's more like 26,000.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-threestrike21oct21,1,3283913.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Council Backs LAX Project
In a lopsided vote, an $11-billion, two-phase compromise proposal is approved. Construction could begin in 2005, but foes vow to go to court.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lax21oct21,1,967966.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Shortage of Vaccine Adds Burden to ERs
Officials fear a severe flu season could increase crowding and financial problems at hospitals.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-flu21oct21,1,1951008.story?coll=la-headlines-california

L.A., 2 Groups to File Suit Over Cleanup of Rocketdyne Land
City contends a federal agency's plan for the old nuclear lab test site near Simi Valley would increase cancer risks for future residents.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rad21oct21,1,2414345.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Developers Default on $41 Million in CRA Loans
A city controller's audit finds long-standing failure in management and a 'disorganized, haphazard' operation.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-audit21oct21,1,4165524.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Teacher Accused of Molesting 4th-Grade Girls
A teacher at a San Fernando Valley school has been arrested on suspicion of child molestation after half a dozen fourth-grade girls complained to investigators, police said Wednesday.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-molest21oct21,1,6700792.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Lockyer: Prop. 66 will hurt state
Atty. Gen. Bill Lockyer meets local leaders to discuss several issues.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/glendale/news/la-gnp-lockyer21oct21,1,7152934.story

The revisions
Proposition 66 would remove eight felonies from the category of serious or violent crimes:
http://www.latimes.com/news/yahoo/la-me-threestrikelist21oct21,1,4121082.story

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From the Daily News:

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Master plan for LAX OK'd
Council to fight for $11 billion package
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481359,00.html

Palmdale airport still grounded
PALMDALE -- With Los Angeles International Airport's controversial $11 billion modernization plan moving ahead, LAX's tiny sister Palmdale Regional Airport is ready with a terminal and runways -- but no airline.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481541,00.html

CRA loan methods faulted
Chick says more applicant screening needed
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481395,00.html

MEND inundated with donations
PACOIMA -- Offers of toys, clothing and cash poured in Wednesday to operators of the San Fernando Valley's largest charity, which lost its entire stock of donated items in a fire this week.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481479,00.html

Officials to hike cost of bus ride
BRU against price increase planned in next few years
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481311,00.html

Lockyer vows help to fight L.A. gangs
GLENDALE -- California Attorney General Bill Lockyer on Wednesday told a group of about 100 community leaders and residents that his office is working closely with local police agencies to fight gang activity in Los Angeles.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481291,00.html

Supervisors may hit road outside L.A. downtown
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors may be coming to a city near you.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481312,00.html

After-school program has its Sweet 16
L.A.'s BEST is truly best for the children who need it the worst
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~24781~2481012,00.html

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