NEWS
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- October 28, 2004 |
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some issues of interest to the community policing and neighborhood
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Cameras to Keep Watch in Hollywood
In a new step for crime fighting in Los Angeles, the Police Department
plans to start installing surveillance cameras on city streets,
beginning with Hollywood Boulevard.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-watching28oct28,1,7581582.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Big Money
Pours In for 3-Strikes Ads
Prop. 66 foes are gearing up with commercials featuring the governor.
Supporters say they will answer the attacks with spots of their
own.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-threestrikes28oct28,1,3633492.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Storm Restores
Waterfalls Buried in '98 Slide
Heavy rains dislodge boulders and debris that had covered the cascades
above Altadena.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lowe28oct28,1,1611895.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Inmate's
Death Angers Family
The man was in federal custody when he had a heart attack. He was
taken off life support, but his survivors say they were not consulted.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-immigrant28oct28,1,4012790.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Audit Finds
Underreporting on L.A. Project
The city controller says redevelopment agency gave inaccurate data
to the council, which OKd a subsidy for downtown apartments.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-audit28oct28,1,7376802.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Alleged Tagger
Wanted by MTA Is Held
The 17-year-old boy is suspected of causing $200,000 in graffiti
damage to buses. His moniker led deputies to him, authorities say.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tagger28oct28,1,1265893.story?coll=la-headlines-california
63,332 Inmates
Were Released Early, Sheriff Says
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca said Wednesday that chronic
budget problems had forced the early release of 63,332 County Jail
inmates, many of whom served as little as 10% of their sentences.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-jail28oct28,1,2407506.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Group Aims
to Recall Villaraigosa
Councilman, running for mayor, is accused of reneging on a promise
to serve out his term.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-recall28oct28,1,4874967.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Port Official
Sits Out Decision on His Firm
Los Angeles port commission President Nick Tonsich recused himself
Wednesday from the decision to hire a company represented by his
law firm for a $300,000 hazardous waste project.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs28.3oct28,1,16093.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Permit System
Imposed on Venice Beach Sellers
Defying warnings that the action would crush the spirit of Venice
Beach, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday
to impose a lottery and permit system for those who peddle their
wares and talents on the famous boardwalk.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs28.1oct28,1,7229652.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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