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NEWS
of the Day
- November 30, 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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For Homeless, a State of Crisis
More families are falling through the cracks as Los Angeles County's
disjointed and inadequate system comes up short.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-homeless30nov30,0,5800572.story?coll=la-home-headlines
Bratton's Biggest Goal Still Elusive
Despite making good on many pledges, L.A.'s police chief has not
won funds for more officers.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bratton30nov30,1,1896018.story?coll=la-headlines-california
A Year-End Push to Cut Crime in L.A.
Chief Bratton, in pursuit of a 20% reduction in violent offenses,
will curtail training classes to put up to 100 more officers on
the streets.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-crime30nov30,1,4689818.story?coll=la-headlines-california
New Year to Bring Dozens of Vehicle Code Changes
California lawmakers toughen drunk driving regulations, limit use
of motorized scooters and adopt new smog check rules, among others.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-wheel30nov30,1,1539494.story?coll=la-headlines-california
LAPD Considers New Tactics to Curtail Rave Parties
Reacting to a shooting Saturday, the chief says officers may start
seizing sound equipment. Schools, other agencies will join crackdown.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rave30nov30,1,4303462.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Strike Disrupts Care of Patients
A judge's order halts the action by pharmacists at medical sites
operated by L.A. County.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pharmacists30nov30,1,4210621.story?coll=la-headlines-california
CHP Reports Increase in Holiday Fatalities
There were 56 traffic deaths over the long Thanksgiving weekend
in California, an increase over last year, the California Highway
Patrol said Monday.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sbriefs30.1nov30,1,1624642.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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From
the Daily News:
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School
violence down by half
WASHINGTON -- Violent crime against students in schools fell by
50 percent between 1992 and 2002, with young people more often targeted
for violence away from school.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2565905,00.html
Cedillo says he will try again
Vetoed license bill to be resubmitted
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2565904,00.html
Hahn backs tax-hike plan to fund city's cops
GRANADA HILLS -- Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn said Monday that he
will push for a half-percent sales tax increase in the city for
the May 2005 ballot to enlarge the stagnating ranks of the Los Angeles
Police Department.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2566060,00.html
Not all toys are kid stuff, officials say
Parents told about pocket bikes' risksToy safety checklist: Select
age-appropriate toys. Toys too advanced could pose safety hazards
to younger children. Avoid giving toys with small parts that could
be choking hazards to infants and toddlers.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2565855,00.html
Parks calls for nixing LAPD's three-day workweek
Stepping up criticism of Mayor James Hahn, Councilman Bernard Parks
called Monday for rescinding the three-day workweek for police officers
in order to combat increases in the number of murders in the city.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2565948,00.html
Mayoral debate to be at 7
The televised debate Thursday featuring Los Angeles Mayor James
Hahn and his four major challengers has been moved back an hour
and will now be broadcast live from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2565833,00.html
Highway Patrol speeds toward toy-drive target
SANTA CLARITA -- The local California Highway Patrol station kicked
off its annual CHiPs for Kids holiday toy collection drive for underprivileged
youngsters in the community.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20949%257E2565604,00.html
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From
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From Mayor Hahn
Mayor Hahn visits First regular LAPD Recruit Class Of The Year
http://www.lacity.org/mayor/myrpress/mayormyrpress27425372_11292004.pdf
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