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From the LA Times:

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Bratton to Ban Metal Flashlights
Praise -- and skepticism -- greet LAPD chief for his action in response to videotaped beating of suspect
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Residents Plan Gold Line Lawsuit
In South Pasadena, some say that noise from the MTA commuter trains is threatening their quality of life.
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Chick Retracts Support for Hahn
City controller says she 'lost confidence' in the mayor's abilities and won't back reelection.
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Second Graffiti-Removal Worker Is Shot to Death
The victim was killed while leaving the Boyle Heights offices of Homeboy Industries, which provides jobs to former gang members.
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Group Draws Up Transit Priorities
Government and business leaders hope to focus lobbying efforts on 10 regional projects.
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Court Says Some Busway Work OK
An emergency order to halt all work along the designated 14-mile bus corridor in the San Fernando Valley was clarified Tuesday by the appellate court in Los Angeles after Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials expressed concern over safety issues if construction were to stop.
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Car Thefts Dip 20% in Valley, 11% Citywide
Auto thefts dropped about 20% in the San Fernando Valley and almost 11% citywide in the first seven months of the year, according to the LAPD.
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L.A. Urged to Buy 2 Office Buildings
Los Angeles should buy two office buildings on Figueroa Street for $125 million because it would be less expensive than continuing to lease them, two council committees recommended Tuesday.
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County to Add Details to Sex Offender Postings
Los Angeles County supervisors approved a plan by Supervisor Mike Antonovich on Tuesday to post more information about high-risk sex offenders on the county's website.
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From the Daily News:

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Auto theft rate drops
Auto thefts have plummeted 20 percent in the San Fernando Valley and 11 percent citywide thanks to a beefed-up effort by the Los Angeles Police Department, which is working with other agencies, officials said Tuesday.
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Busway shutdown carries steep price
Just as the Orange Line was starting to take shape across the San Fernando Valley, work shut down Tuesday afternoon and the contractors were told not to come back today.
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Leaders: Get moving on funds
Transportation leaders from across Los Angeles County called Tuesday on elected officials and the public to unite in efforts to get the region's fair share of transportation money and accelerate plans to relieve gridlock.
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Villaraigosa makes it official
City Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa officially entered next year's mayoral race on Tuesday when he filed papers to begin raising money for his challenge to incumbent James Hahn.
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Night Out devoted to safety
Residents gathered with police officers at picnics, candlelight vigils, peace marches and safety fairs across Los Angeles on Tuesday to send a unified message against crime as part of the 21st annual National Night Out.
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Hahn won't get Chick's backing
After months of disputes, City Controller Laura Chick announced Tuesday she has withdrawn her endorsement of Mayor James Hahn for re-election next March.
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Flashlights downsized
Los Angeles police will stop carrying large flashlights like the one used to strike a suspect in a videotaped arrest in June, Chief William Bratton said Tuesday.
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