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NEWS
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- November 20, 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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Former South Gate Treasurer Indicted
Albert Robles, whom voters recalled in 2003, is accused of bilking
the city out of $12 million. Two of his associates are also charged.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-robles20nov20,1,2309878.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Mayor's Use of PR Firm Criticized
L.A. leaders want Hahn to pay for work billed to the Department
of Water and Power.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-hahn20nov20,1,965710.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Hahn Calls for Investigation of LAX Police
Move is prompted by a CBS news report showing officers neglecting
duties. A city councilman renews call to disband the agency.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-laxcops20nov20,1,1764944.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Reyes Apologizes for Remarks About LaBonge
Councilman Ed Reyes said Friday that he had apologized to Councilman
Tom LaBonge for hurting his feelings and insulting him when he described
LaBonge's attitude toward affordable housing as "old school"
and "white is right."
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-racist20nov20,1,6836462.story?coll=la-headlines-california
TV Again Tunes In to L.A. County
The number of location shoots in the area is jumping amid a boom
in reality shows and programming for cable.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/valley/la-fi-tvla20nov20,1,741765.story?coll=la-editions-valley
Ending Hunger Today and Into the Future
Aid agencies plan for those in need.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-vo-flood20nov20,1,1808865.story?coll=la-news-comment-opinions
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From
the Daily News:
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Banks run low on birds
Holiday turkey donations drop
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2547537,00.html
L.A.'s dirty P.R. laundry aired for all to see
City Controller Laura Chick continued to pressure Mayor James Hahn
on Friday over the work of a downtown public relations firm as officials
launched a move to give her more authority to investigate waste
and fraud.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2546977,00.html
Short-term mental-health fix?
County mulls spending till state cash comes
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2546857,00.html
Council aims to ease hunger
Goal is to help 'food insecure' people, others in need
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2546779,00.html
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