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NEWS
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- November 9, 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
point of view ...
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From
the LA Times:
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A Race to Stop the Bleeding
A bullet tears into a young man's back, and only immediate care
can save his life. A trauma center close to the violence can be
critical.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-leroy9nov09,1,1331426.story?coll=la-headlines-california
State Lends a Strong Hand to Crime-Fighting With DNA
With Prop. 69's passage, police officials expect genetic fingerprinting
to expand nationwide.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-dna9nov09,1,6289127.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Prop. 61 Fuels Plans
Thirteen children's hospitals, including CHOC, forge ahead on capital
improvement projects after voters approve bond.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-occhildren9nov09,1,7088427.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Hahn and Hertzberg File Papers for Mayoral Contest
The two submit forms as the filing period opens for candidates in
the March 2005 election. Other entrants in the race are expected.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-elect9nov09,1,619702.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Flu Clinics
Here is a list of county flu-shot clinics to be held Saturday and
Nov. 20. Those receiving the vaccine must be able to prove they
fall into high-risk categories.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-flu9nov09,1,7595266.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Campaign Reflects New Influence of Local Panels
Passed in 2000 in a bid to limit donations, Proposition 34 has turned
county committees into conduits for millions.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-money9nov09,1,1003743.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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From
the Daily News:
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Assisted suicide here?
California sponsor bill for legalization
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2522428,00.html
Housing agency hid $30 million
Rent-voucher limits evaded, audit finds
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2522497,00.html
City gets a tow-hold on illegally parked cars
The sight of traffic officer Monique Serrato pulling up behind a
group of illegally parked cars in Van Nuys Monday afternoon sent
drivers scurrying out of nearby businesses, eager to avoid the tow
truck that waited nearby.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2522432,00.html
Race for City Hall begins
Hahn, Hertzberg file to run for mayor's seat
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2522525,00.html
Hahn nixes boost in arts funding
A special arts task force Monday called for doubling or tripling
the city's $11.5 million cultural affairs budget, but Mayor James
Hahn said the city lacked the money to provide such a boost to the
arts community in the short term.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2522346,00.html
Panel suggests tax
With voters last week rejecting a sales-tax increase to hire more
cops, a City Council panel on Monday proposed proceeding with a
city-only tax or raising trash fees 600 percent in order to expand
the Los Angeles Police Department.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2522296,00.html
Burbank set to consider expanding tree program
BURBANK -- The Burbank City Council tonight will consider a $100,000
expansion of its residential "Made in the Shade" free
tree program to include businesses.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2522295,00.html
Intelligence reform bill hashed out
WASHINGTON -- Senators on Monday gave in to several House demands
on compromise legislation dealing with the Sept. 11 commission's
anti-terrorism recommendations, including keeping the intelligence
budget secret, increasing border security forces and banning aliens
who have been trained by terrorist groups.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2522436,00.html
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From
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From the LAPD
New Burglar Alarm Ordinance Becomes Effective on November 8,
2004
http://lapdonline.org/press_releases/2004/11/pr04544.htm
From the Department of Homeland Security
Department's Efforts Result in More Than 230 Arrests
-- More than 900 Investigations Completed --
http://www.ice.gov/graphics/news/newsreleases/articles/interagency102904.htm
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