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NEWS
of the Day
- December 18, 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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Healthcare Targeted for Cuts
To avoid tax hikes, state finance chief seeks trims in programs
for seniors and the poor. He says, 'I will try to do nothing to
discourage business.'
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-budget18dec18,1,1532611.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Something to Smile About
King/Drew tries to put aside its troubles for a day to throw a Christmas
party for children. Parents praise the hospital staff.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kingdrew18dec18,1,241528.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Hahn Wins the Backing of City's Police Union
The Police Protective League had delayed its endorsement of the
mayor's reelection bid. Challengers downplay importance of the nod.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-police18dec18,1,6775492.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Gold Line Noise Relief Is on Track
Judge recommends resolving neighbors' complaints by making the warning
bells quieter, erecting sound walls.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-goldline18dec18,1,1491300.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Firm Seeks to Move Lawsuit
Fleishman-Hillard cites fear of biased jurors in plea to transfer
case to Ventura County.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fleishman18dec18,1,810683.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Council Gives Visitors Bureau a Shorter Contract
The Los Angeles City Council extended its contract with the city's
visitors bureau Friday despite concerns that the number of major
conventions it has booked in the last four years has dropped by
more than half.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-convent18dec18,1,5505075.story?coll=la-headlines-california
City Shifts Workers to Handle Traffic Cases
Under criticism for dismissing more than 240 parking tickets worth
$20,000 because of a lack of examiners to hear appeals from motorists,
city transportation officials said Friday they have taken measures
to reassign employees so that all hearings will be sufficiently
staffed.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs18.1dec18,1,86200.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Childhood Dies on Skid Row
by Zelenne Cardenas, director of prevention services for Social
Model Recovery Systems Inc., a human services organization that
provides mental health and drug treatment services.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-vo-cardenas18dec18,1,887932.story?coll=la-news-comment-opinions
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From
the Daily News:
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Kids to get longer day
As part of an aggressive $100 million plan approved Friday by the
Los Angeles Unified School District, full-day kindergarten classes
will be added to 31 elementary schools in the San Fernando Valley
by next September.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2604839,00.html
Anti-gang agency backed amid crisis
To combat street gangs that have taken over many poor neighborhoods
in Los Angeles, City Councilman Martin Ludlow proposed on Friday
creating a new department with far-reaching powers to oversee programs
aimed at keeping young people from joining gangs and helping them
get out.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2604925,00.html
New deadline for improving air
Region has 3 years to create soot plan
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2605054,00.html
Seal quietly changed in county hall
Residents to stage protest
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2604876,00.html
Hahn endorsed by police union in re-election bid
Mayor James Hahn picked up another key endorsement Friday when the
Los Angeles Police Protective League announced it is backing his
re-election next March 8.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2604906,00.html
Food, toy drives need donations
Here is a list of local food and toy drives designed to help needy
residents during the holiday season:
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2604788,00.html
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From
other sources:
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From Senator Feinstein
Senator Feinstein Protests Potentially Devastating Cuts in Forest
Service Fire Prevention Funds for California
http://feinstein.senate.gov/04Releases/r-forest-fund.htm
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