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NEWS
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- October 21, 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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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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