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NEWS
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- November 11, 2004 |
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on
some issues of interest to the community policing and neighborhood
activist
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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 ...
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From
the LA Times:
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L.A. to Get Downtown Trauma Center
California Hospital Medical Center in downtown Los Angeles announced
Wednesday that it would open the county's first new trauma center
in more than a decade, a critical step in the effort to shut down
the trauma unit at Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kingdrew11nov11,1,6664081.story?coll=la-headlines-california
State Wants Some to Punch Clock
Nineteen political appointees to four workplace-issues boards are
ordered to show up for work at offices. Many are crying foul.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-boards11nov11,1,7168732.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Sale of L.A. Marathon Raises Questions About City Subsidy
With a Chicago firm's purchase of rights to the race, officials
ask why Los Angeles should spend $370,000 a year to police the annual
event.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-race11nov11,1,375882.story?coll=la-headlines-california
New Park Could Have a Ripple Effect on Waterway
Valleyheart Greenway in Studio City is part of a wider effort to
revitalize L.A's natural heritage.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-surroundings11nov11,1,5454716.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Baca Wins His Battle Against Term Limits
A judge sides with the sheriff's challenge of a 2002 voter-approved
measure. The Board of Supervisors decides to not challenge the ruling.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-limits11nov11,1,7159553.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Man Shot at Consulate Was Using Starter Pistol
The man who was shot by an officer after forcing a pregnant hostage
out of the Mexican Consulate used a starter pistol, Los Angeles
Police Chief William J. Bratton said Wednesday.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-hostage11nov11,1,4390970.story?coll=la-headlines-california
5 Are Fined for Violating Political Donation Limits
The Ethics Commission has approved fines against five businesses
that exceeded contribution limits in giving to City Controller Laura
Chick's 2001 campaign.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs11.4nov11,1,6770900.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Group to Advise Residents About Filming
To ease tensions over location filming, the City Council has amended
its contract with the Entertainment Industry Development Corp. to
give the nonprofit group responsibility for notifying residents
of filming in their neighborhoods.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs11.3nov11,1,6377683.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Council Consolidates Call Centers to Save Cash
The City Council took a small step toward building up a fund to
pay for more police officers Wednesday as council members led by
Wendy Greuel voted to consolidate the city's numerous call centers,
a move that would save an estimated $540,000 annually.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs11.2nov11,1,5984466.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Panel Seeks to Finalize Business Tax Reform
A City Council panel has asked that a reform package to cut business
taxes by $95 million be drafted into ordinance form, but delayed
moving most of the proposals to the full council so the committee
can refine the measure next week.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs11.6nov11,1,7557334.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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From
the Daily News:
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Thieves right at home at construction sites
GLENDALE -- Southern California's home-building boom has spawned
a new type of criminal: well-organized theft rings that target small
construction sites and make off with everything, including kitchen
sinks.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2527171,00.html
Report urges aid for Valley
City, state keys to growth
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2527571,00.html
No appeal by county on court ruling
Baca can be re-elected as many times as he runs
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2526923,00.html
Sen. Alarcon joins Hahn challengers
State Sen. Richard Alarcon joined the ranks of candidates challenging
Mayor James Hahn next March, saying Wednesday he is running to restore
public trust in city government.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2527241,00.html
Sweatshop pay hurts economy
Low wages in the garment industry cost the Los Angeles County economy
about $358 million a year in reduced spending while employees frequently
work in substandard conditions, a new study released Wednesday by
the nonprofit Sweatshop Watch concluded.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2527238,00.html
City to save $500,000 on 800 lines
Dozens of toll-free telephone numbers that cost the city of Los
Angeles more than $500,000 a year will be merged into the city's
3-1-1 helpline to save money, officials said Wednesday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2527041,00.html
Man shot by police near consulate had starter gun
A man shot by police after taking a hostage at the Mexican consulate
was armed with a starter pistol, which is similar to a cap gun,
police said Wednesday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2527512,00.html
Cops, managers, city at impasse
BURBANK -- After reaching contracts with firefighters and the city's
largest employees' union, Burbank remains at impasse in negotiations
with police officers and a group of about 150 managers.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20946%257E2527258,00.html
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