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NEWS
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- November 24, 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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King/Drew's Trauma Unit Ordered Shut
Supervisors say the closure will help them save the troubled hospital,
and they adopt the goal of eventually reopening the unit.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kingdrew24nov24,1,630176.story?coll=la-headlines-california
In Protest, Mariachis Sing for Their Survival
Many worry rising rents will drive them from the Boyle Hotel, considered
a haven for Mexican musicians.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mariachi24nov24,1,6673262.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Area Flu Battle Gets a Shot in the Arm
L.A. County nursing home residents now are vaccinated. Also, the
state makes more doses available to doctors.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-flu24nov24,1,6538547.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Trying New Ways to Tame Bullying in the Schoolyard
One program uses simple symbols to help young children grasp the
problem. In another, a movie and video game foster tolerance and
empathy among teenagers.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-class24nov24,1,7245734.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Lawsuits Filed to Prevent Razing of Ambassador
The Los Angeles Conservancy and a coalition of other local organizations
announced Tuesday that they have filed two lawsuits seeking to stop
the Los Angeles Unified School District from razing a significant
portion of the historic Ambassador Hotel.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ambassador24nov24,1,1632823.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Adelphia Agrees to Cut Some Cable Rates
Its settlement with Los Angeles includes a reduction to $12 a month
for basic service.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cable24nov24,1,4502393.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Council Votes to Put Agency Meetings on TV
City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to begin televising
the meetings of the city's harbor, airport, water and power, and
police commissions, as well as of the Community Redevelopment Agency.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs24.2nov24,1,474849.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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From
the Daily News:
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New cell-phone hazard
WASHINGTON -- Curtis Sathre said it was like a bomb going off. His
13-year-old son Michael stood stunned, his ears ringing, hand gushing
blood and body covered in black ash.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2554508,00.html
Kids to get smaller center
Millions in bank for new museum
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554449,00.html
More budget cuts for LAUSD
Los Angeles Unified has until Dec. 15 to come up with $110 million
of budget cuts or it faces a lower financial rating by the Los Angeles
County Office of Education, district officials said Tuesday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2555067,00.html
$45 million project approved
BURBANK -- The Burbank City Council on Tuesday approved a mixed-use
residential and commercial development with 180 residential units
and 48,000 square feet of commercial space.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554857,00.html
Sewer bill hikes in pipeline
City Council OKs release of notices
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554559,00.html
Congress OKs Gold Line funds
$60 million earmarked for East L.A. rail transit
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554668,00.html
VICA moves Hahn speech
Mayor had warned he wouldn't cross picket line to talk
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554676,00.html
City to televise panel sessions
Hoping greater public visibility will serve as a "disinfectant"
to corruption and increase scrutiny of key city panels, the Los
Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a plan to televise meetings
of several city commissions.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554681,00.html
City awaits bill for crossing signals
After months of foot-dragging, Los Angeles city officials expect
to get the bill next month for the cost of replacing 30,000 pedestrian
crossing signals -- an effort expected to cost at least $20 million.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554575,00.html
City, Adelphia reach tentative settlement
Los Angeles and Adelphia Cable officials announced a tentative settlement
Tuesday that could require the cable company to set a lower basic
rate to settle scores of complaints.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554690,00.html
Council split on rules to replace top aide
Los Angeles City Council members held their first discussions Tuesday
on hiring a top aide, finding themselves at odds over procedures
to replace Chief Legislative Analyst Ron Deaton.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554716,00.html
Trauma unit shutdown OK'd
Pleas fail to sway board's King/Drew decision
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554649,00.html
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From Mayor Hahn
Mayor Hahn, Chief Bratton Announce Successful Crackdown On The
Production And Sale Of Illegal Documents In MacArthur Park
http://www.lacity.org/mayor/myrpress/mayormyrpress27425284_11232004.pdf
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