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NEWS
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- December 16, 2004 |
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on
some issues of interest to the community policing and neighborhood
activist
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following group of articles from local
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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Prison
System Fails Women, Study Says
State policies designed for violent men make female offenders' rehabilitation
difficult, an oversight panel finds.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-women16dec16,1,4816280.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Accord on Gang Problem, but Dissent on Eviction as a Solution
Neighbors complain about violence at apartments, but say judge's
order unfairly treats everyone as a criminal.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-apartment16dec16,1,4541651.story?coll=la-headlines-california
State May Face Bigger Budget Gap
The shortfall for next year has swelled to about $8 billion, sources
say. That will force Schwarzenegger to seek deeper spending cuts.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-budget16dec16,1,615103.story?coll=la-headlines-california
City Settles Decade-Old Suits Over Gender Bias
The cases led to reforms in the LAPD. Resolution had been held up
over fees and damages.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lapd16dec16,1,3853868.story?coll=la-headlines-california
MALDEF Supports Plan to Raze Hotel
The group files a legal brief on behalf of RFK's son and others
who favor demolishing most of the Ambassador site.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ambassador16dec16,1,326667.story?coll=la-headlines-california
State Board Gives $35 Million to Cultural Groups
Dozens of projects, which include those pushed by lawmakers and
panel members, win grants. L.A.'s Latino Theater gets $4 million.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pork16dec16,1,4762197.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Apartments OKd for Belmont Tunnel Lot
The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to build
276 apartments on an abandoned subway yard near downtown that had
become an unofficial park and graffiti landmark.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs16_.1dec16,1,3674611.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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From
the Daily News:
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Charter kids do better
Harvard study compares students from same neighborhood
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2600540,00.html
Rules for flu shots eased
County obtains more supplies
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2600520,00.html
Pirated DVD, CD bust biggest ever
Southland haul worth $200 million
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2601211,00.html
Bond panel: Ignored again
Oversight group wants to be consulted in school matters
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2600616,00.html
Villaraigosa wins backing
Engineers, architects support candidate
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2600456,00.html
11 challengers want Hahn's job
Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn will face 11 challengers in his bid
for a second term at the March 8 election, the City Clerk's Office
announced Wednesday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2600630,00.html
Baca, Bratton could replace Ridge, he says
LAPD chief may be interested
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2600631,00.html
Greuel: Market area to tourists
Reviving the issue of respect for the San Fernando Valley, City
Councilwoman Wendy Greuel called Wednesday for increased efforts
to market the area as a tourist destination.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2600541,00.html
Prison system not suited to women
SACRAMENTO -- California must do a better job supervising female
convicts in prison and after their release, if only to break a crime
cycle that often ensnares thousands of their children, the watchdog
Little Hoover Commission said Wednesday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2600670,00.html
Kids may not get vaccines
Adults instead likely to benefit
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2600639,00.html
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From
other sources:
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From Attorney General Lockyer
Attorney General Lockyer Unveils Megan's Law Internet Site Containing
Information on Sex Offenders
Californians Can Go Online To Get Details On More Than 63,000 Registered
Offenders
http://caag.state.ca.us/newsalerts/2004/04-141.htm
Attorney General Lockyer Announces Expansion of Roadside Devices
to Help Prosecute Drunk Drivers
10 UC and CSU Police Departments Will Receive Portable Instruments
For Breath Testing
http://caag.state.ca.us/newsalerts/2004/04-142.htm
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