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NEWS of the Day - October 25, 2004
on some LACP issues of interest

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NEWS of the Day - October 25, 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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How Wrong Man Was Convicted in Killings
Even back in 1992, Los Angeles police detectives suspected that a serial killer was stalking prostitutes in South Los Angeles.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-serial25oct25,1,5918949.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Dispensing Healthcare, Hope
Lining up before dawn, needy Angelenos without adequate insurance can get medical attention at the L.A. Free Clinic.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-insure25oct25,1,3419401.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Many Are Stationing Themselves Near Depots
Subway and light-rail stops are increasingly popular locations for housing, even in car-crazy L.A.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-transit25oct25,1,3529823.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Few Heed Call for Phone Bill Tax
Foes of Prop. 67 say hospitals should look elsewhere for money to fund emergency care.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-emergency25oct25,1,2051296.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Sales Job Helps Hahn's Choice Win OK for Post
Conflict-of-interest questions were raised last week about Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn's appointment of a new general manager for the city Information Technology Agency.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-polcol25oct25,1,3227381.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Ex-Compton Schools Official Charged
Former school board member is accused of using public funds for personal purchases.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kimbrew25oct25,1,2949181.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Firefighter Union's Tiff Could Burn Hahn
One of Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn's loyal labor supporters is facing a stiff challenge to his leadership of the firefighters union in an election that could affect how much money and manpower the union will put behind the mayor's campaign.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-firefighter25oct25,1,7168922.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Police Seeking Motive in Sportswriter's Slaying
A boxer nicknamed the 'Harlem Hammer' is suspected of using a hammer in the killing.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-boxer25oct25,1,4160940.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Fair share for Valley?
Dispute still rages two years after secession vote
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2489841,00.html

Decision crucial to foster care
County seeks family reunions
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2489802,00.html

Scholarships honor deputy
Armenian-American officers hold ceremony
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2490069,00.html

Ruling today in immigrant case
A federal judge who already has excluded key evidence in a human-smuggling case because police entered a suspected "drop house" in Canoga Park without a warrant is scheduled to rule today whether 10 of the illegal immigrants found there can testify.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20946%257E2490167,00.html

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