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- August 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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More Legal Help for Migrants
A cottage industry of lawyers is rising to represent illegal immigrants
arrested in raids and help them avoid deportation.
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story>
L.A. Mayoral Candidates Take Campaign to Boston
The campaign for mayor of Los Angeles took a road trip to Boston
last week, with three declared candidates and one likely contender
working the floor and backrooms at the Democratic National Convention.
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story>
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From
the Daily News:
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Teamwork paying off as arrests climb
Arrests by a specialized fugitive warrant team have skyrocketed
this year as part of a push by Los Angeles Police Chief William
Bratton to nab the city's most dangerous criminals.
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story>
9-11 report heats up licensing issue
SACRAMENTO -- Advocates for granting driver's licenses to illegal
immigrants face a new challenge to their efforts because the 9-11
commission report called for a single national standard for dealing
with the issue.
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story>
No specific threats known against L.A.
Los Angeles officials said Sunday they are in contact with the federal
government over the recent threat of terrorism, but there are no
specific threats against this city.
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story>
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