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NEWS
of the Day
- December 2, 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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Governor Considers a Special Election
Schwarzenegger and his team want to change the way California's
political districts are drawn, put a limit on spending, and more.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-arnold2dec02,0,3748213.story?coll=la-home-headlines
Mayor, Rival Push Tax Hikes
Hahn and Villaraigosa, seeking funds for more police, offer competing
ballot measures.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cops2dec02,1,6725968.story?coll=la-headlines-california
For Some Homeless, No Room at the Inn
In the Antelope Valley, a dearth of beds at shelters leaves many
transients out in the cold during a time of record low temperatures.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-homeless2dec02,1,7199846.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Shakeup in Leadership of Parole System Is Planned
Key change will be the transfer of the official in charge of implementing
reforms, sources say.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-parole2dec02,1,3234249.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Hahn to Face Challengers in 1st Debate
L.A. mayor plans to highlight his record on public safety, a key
issue in the race, at tonight's event.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-debate2dec02,1,6131606.story?coll=la-headlines-california
City Council Control of Agencies' Major Contracts Is Urged
Three City Council members, in a challenge to Mayor James K. Hahn's
administration, called Wednesday for the City Council to take final
control over major contracts away from the commissioners who oversee
the airport, port, and water and power departments.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fleishman2dec02,1,6528413.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Officials Move to Stall LAX Overhaul
The county is pursuing last-ditch attempts to stop the mayor's proposal,
which it says fails to limit growth at the airport.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lax2dec02,1,1898180.story?coll=la-headlines-california
District Takes Tough Tack on Truancy
Hollywood High students and parents are summoned to a session on
absenteeism's costs.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-truant2dec02,1,4273650.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Ex-Officer Confesses to Rogue Cop Heists
Jesse Moya is the second to admit stealing drugs and cash in staged
raids.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-plea2dec02,1,7451446.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Undersheriff to Retire
Los Angeles County Undersheriff William T. Stonich, the department's
second highest-ranking official, announced his retirement Wednesday.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-stonich2dec02,1,3541285.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Gray Davis Is Hired by Legal Firm
Former Gov. Gray Davis has been hired by the law firm of Loeb and
Loeb for his first job since being voted out of office in the October
2003 recall election.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sbriefs2.2dec02,1,7342346.story?coll=la-headlines-california
EDITORIAL
Cold Reception
Just about the only thing longer than the lines of families shivering
in 20- degree temperatures as they try to enter Los Angeles-area
shelters is the list of unfulfilled promises that city, state and
national leaders have made to "end homelessness."
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-homeless2dec02,1,3983088.story?coll=la-news-comment-editorials
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From
the Daily News:
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DWP
deaf to '02 alarm
Agency auditors issued warning
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2570618,00.html
Bratton gives backup to Hahn on cops issue
Chief says mayoral contenders shortsighted
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2570577,00.html
LAUSD-breakup plan revived
Hertzberg says split would be his first priority as mayor
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2570597,00.html
Cold winter nights jam homeless shelter beds
On any other frosty night, Armando Estrella may have ridden a bus
all night with no destination in mind, his only goal to escape the
bitter cold until morning.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2570578,00.html
Warning issued on truancy
Consequences spelled out for offenders
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2570661,00.html
Counties skimp on deputy hires, report contends
California counties massively increased spending for health, welfare
and legal-system employees' salaries while stiffing sheriff's deputies
and other public safety workers from 1997 to 2002, according to
a report released Wednesday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2570705,00.html
Man flees screening line at LAX
Police briefly searched part of Los Angeles International Airport
on Wednesday evening for a man who fled a security screening station,
officials said.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2570478,00.html
Group to file suit over mission funds
WASHINGTON -- An advocacy group announced a lawsuit Wednesday over
legislation to restore California's aging Spanish missions, arguing
that the law violates the principle of separation of church and
state.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2570584,00.html
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From
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From the LAPD
Children's Holiday Party
http://www.lapdonline.org/press_releases/2004/12/pr04582.htm
From Attorney General Lockyer
Attorney General Lockyer Reminds Consumers They Can Obtain Free
Copies of Their Credit Reports
Required Access Under Federal Law Takes Effect Today For Californians
http://caag.state.ca.us/newsalerts/2004/04-136.htm
From Senator Cedillo
Senator Cedillo Dedicates New AIDS Monument on World AIDS Day
http://democrats.sen.ca.gov/servlet/gov.ca.senate.democrats.pub.members.memDisplayPress?district=sd22&ID=2480
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