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NEWS
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- November 16, 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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Reaction to King/Drew Plan Loud and Clear
Politicians and residents crowd hearing to oppose the county's
proposal to shut down trauma unit.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kingdrew16nov16,1,957858.story?coll=la-headlines-california
DMV Chief Backs Tax by Mile
New appointee has advocated a levy based on how much and where motorists
drive. Idea is gaining support, but privacy advocates worry.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-dmv16nov16,1,6669621.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Water Agency Urging Slow Growth May Be Dissolved
Citing overlapping service areas, Los Angeles County commission
suggests eliminating a Santa Clarita Valley district.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-growth16nov16,1,1121058.story?coll=la-headlines-california
2nd Runway Mix-Up at LAX Is Investigated
An incoming jet lands in the wrong space, forcing two other planes
to maneuver to avoid it.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lax16nov16,1,5883187.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Hahn Shift on Port Cleanup Is Criticized
Activists say the mayor is reneging on a promise with his plan to
cap pollution at 2001 levels.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-port16nov16,1,3114643.story?coll=la-headlines-california
L.A. Council Expected to Reject Port Contract
The Los Angeles City Council is poised today to reject a decision
by the city's port commission to award a $540,000 consulting contract
to former port Executive Director Larry Keller after two council
committees unanimously opposed it Monday.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-keller16nov16,1,5329137.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Curbs on Deputies' Shooting Policy Sought
Overseer of sheriff's operations cites increase in 'lawful but awful'
incidents for his request.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sheriff16nov16,1,3539008.story?coll=la-headlines-california
L.A. Council Panel Rejects Tax Hike Plan
By a unanimous vote, the measure to raise city sales levy to 8.75%
will be left off March ballot.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cops16nov16,1,39036.story?coll=la-headlines-california
2nd Suspect Is Arrested in Slaying of Boy, 14
LAPD chief says a third person might be apprehended soon. The victim
was shot 20 times.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-suspect16nov16,1,3132021.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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From
the Daily News:
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Deputies run wild
Rise in shootings, DUIs, sexual misconduct alarms overseers
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2537538,00.html
Survey: Drivers admit to anger while on road
At least one in 10 drivers admits to intentionally cutting off other
motorists, and one in 25 keeps a weapon in his car for protection
against others on the road, a survey released Monday says.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2537165,00.html
Council urged to veto Keller contract
The Los Angeles City Council will be urged today to veto a $540,000
consulting contract with the former Harbor Department chief after
two council committees complained the deal had been rushed through.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2537183,00.html
Committee nixes sales tax proposal
Cityhad pondered ballot measure for more police
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2537180,00.html
Airport could delay renovation of baggage area
The Bob Hope Airport might postpone a planned $3.6 million upgrade
of its Terminal A baggage claim area until next fiscal year in order
to focus on other priorities, officials said Monday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2537295,00.html
Somebody's watching out for you
Barry Goldstein inched his SUV along some of the most winding, narrow
and dangerous streets in the San Fernando Valley on Monday morning
while Don Sampson rode shotgun -- looking for trouble ahead.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2537122,00.html
King-Drew closure protested
Hundreds of people on Monday protested the proposed closure of a
public hospital's trauma unit that serves a wide swath of South
Los Angeles and regularly treats victims of gang violence.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2537265,00.html
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From
other sources:
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From Mayor Hahn
Mayor Hahn And City Officials Celebrate Passage Of Prop 1A
http://www.lacity.org/mayor/myrpress/mayormyrpress27424902_11122004.pdf
Mayor Hahn Urges Bilingual Volunteers To Assist City's Crisis
Response Team
http://www.lacity.org/mayor/myrpress/mayormyrpress27424901_11122004.pdf
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