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NEWS
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- October 26, 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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Sore Spots on a Split Venice Boardwalk
L.A. ordinance would require vendors on the 'free' side to pay for
privilege of peddling.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-boardwalk26oct26,1,5725907.story?coll=la-headlines-california
L.A.'s Fees for Outside Law Firms Grow 20%
City attorney defends the billings but urges more control over agencies'
spending.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-legal26oct26,1,4628869.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Detective's Diligence Pays Off
The LAPD cold-case investigator tracks down suspect in 1998 murder,
helps clear a wrongfully convicted man.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-serial26oct26,1,6377703.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Hospitals Need 25% More Nurses
Officials say the L.A. County facilities cannot fully comply with
state ratios. Some employees refusing to take on more patients are
suspended.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-nurse26oct26,1,7891906.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Parks Calls on Official to Resign
Councilman says pension board member Shelley Smith should step down
to resolve a conflict of interest with her husband's firm.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-resign26oct26,1,2834166.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Chick Asks City to Review CRA Management
Audit of subsidies shows nearly $1 million in unmade loan payments,
with more write-offs planned. Council panel plans to hold hearings.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cra26oct26,1,3331858.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Hahn Backs Hollywood Tax Plan
Acting months after council members, the mayor endorses exemptions
to keep production companies in Los Angeles.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-hahn26oct26,1,506957.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Hearing Opens in Market Tragedy
First witness testifies in case against man, 87, accused of killing
10 in Santa Monica crash.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-weller26oct26,1,4931321.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Council Panel Hears Testimony on Filming
A City Council committee heard two hours of testimony Monday about
filming on Los Angeles city streets.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs26.3oct26,1,6836434.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Group to Press Suit Targeting DWP Rates
A group of Los Angeles residents announced Monday that it would
press forward with a lawsuit challenging the Department of Water
and Power's 11% water rate increase.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs26oct26,1,7627483.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Information Added to Sex Offender Website
The county Monday added more details about registered sex offenders
to its website, allowing users to view names and photographs of
high-risk offenders.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs26.1oct26,1,6050000.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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From
the Daily News:
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LAPD responds faster
Greater use of lights, sirens shaves time -- safely, so far
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2491526,00.html
Details of sex convicts on site
Los Angeles County began beefing up its sex-offender Web site Monday
to include the names, biographical information and photos of high-risk
offenders, along with better details on where they live.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2491686,00.html
Despondent deputy at center of long standoff, police say
A Woodland Hills elementary school was locked down for more than
an hour Monday afternoon when a despondent Los Angeles County sheriff's
deputy armed with a handgun held police at bay from inside his home
for more than four hours, authorities said.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2492148,00.html
Foes keep on fighting increase in water rate
Five Los Angeles residents who sued to reverse an 11 percent increase
in water rates and a state senator who is backing their cause said
Monday that they are undeterred by city officials' recent rejection
of their claim.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2491825,00.html
Chick: CRA needs more oversight
Renewing her complaints about the city's Community Redevelopment
Agency, Controller Laura Chick called Monday for the City Council
to examine the organization, which is responsible for revitalizing
neighborhoods declared blighted.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2491690,00.html
LAPD on grill for internal-affairs sting gone awry
Los Angeles City Councilman Dennis Zine is expected to introduce
a motion today asking Police Chief William Bratton to address the
City Council about an officer-involved shooting that went awry last
week in South Los Angeles.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2491735,00.html
City costs under scrutiny
Payments to lawyers soar
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2491717,00.html
Hahn backs entertainment industry relief
Eight months after three Los Angeles City Council members introduced
measures to reduce taxes on entertainment productions and creative
artists, Mayor James Hahn on Monday announced his support for the
relief measures.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2491736,00.html
Immigrants will be able to testify
Judge rules in smuggling case
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2491753,00.html
Violent crime is down
City crime mirrors the national trend
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2491800,00.html
Homeless relief on way
Sant reviewing three assistance plans for winter
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20949%257E2491485,00.html
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From
other sources:
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From the LAPD
Detectives Seek Clues In Attempt Homicide
http://lapdonline.org/press_releases/2004/10/pr04525.htm
From Mayor Hahn
Mayor Hahn Urges Tax Reforms To Preserve And Expand L.A.'s Entertainment
Industry
http://www.lacity.org/mayor/myrpress/mayormyrpress27424398_10252004.pdf
From Senator Cedillo
Sen. Cedillo and Councilmember Ed Reyes Tour The Wall-Las Memorias
http://democrats.sen.ca.gov/servlet/gov.ca.senate.democrats.pub.members.memDisplayPress?district=sd22&ID=2450
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