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NEWS
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- December 31, 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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Listen Up, Politicians: It's Ears Before Ayes
Striking a blow for anyone who has ever been rudely treated by government
officials, a state appellate court ruled Thursday that city council
members must actually listen when their constituents make official
appeals before them.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-listen31dec31,1,6770900.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Hospitals Fail Nurse Head Count
Fifteen of 28 institutions checked by the state this year after
complaints were filed were found to be violating required nurse-to-patient
ratios.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-nurses31dec31,1,3157235.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Drunk Drivers on Police Officers' Radar Tonight
Local and state agencies aim to curb accidents on historically dangerous
New Year's weekend. CHP will use hundreds of special units.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-drunk31dec31,1,7901065.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Eat, Drink and Be Chauffeured
In an effort to reduce alcohol-related traffic accidents, the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority is offering free rides on its buses and
trains from 9 tonight until 2 a.m. Saturday.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-drunkbox31dec31,1,4038023.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Workshop Offered on Caring for Feral Cats
Los Angeles County animal services officials Thursday announced
plans to offer a six-week workshop to teach people how to care for
feral cats.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rsbriefs31.3dec31,1,2971014.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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From
the Daily News:
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Violent crime down sharply in past year
Violent crimes reported in Los Angeles fell sharply in 2004 -- short
of the 20 percent drop promised by Chief William Bratton, but an
indication that his efforts to put more cops on the street are paying
off, officials said Thursday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2627254,00.html
Court orders new hearing for strip club
An appeals court ruled Thursday that City Council members violated
a strip club owner's rights by chatting on cell phones, reading
e-mail messages and conferring with aides while representatives
of the club testified.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2627698,00.html
Local aid goes to tsunami victims
Dozens of Southern California relief workers and charity organizations
ramped up efforts Thursday to help millions of people left devastated
by the tsunamis in South Asia.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2627384,00.html
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