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- August 9, 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 ...
We present this simply as a convenience to our readership ...
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From
the LA Times:
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MWD Fails to Document Deals
The Metropolitan Water District gives scant explanation for $4.5
million spent on 44 recent PR contracts.
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story>
Dangerous Fire Season Is Forecast
Experts say a prolonged drought, tree-killing pests and a century
of fire suppression are among the factors that are creating the
threat.
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story>
Palmdale On Board With High-Speed Rail Plan
The pro-development city has spent $500,000 on efforts to be part
of the 700-mile route.
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story>
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From
the Daily News:
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Silence is its own reward
Despite increases, money doesn't seem to help LAPD solve crimes
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story>
'New' zoo dragging its tail
Price, time run far over forecasts
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story>
Drunk-driving crashes spike each August
SANTA CLARITA -- The warm weeks of August are known for family vacations,
backyard get-togethers and, according to the Automobile Club of
Southern California, the most alcohol-related crashes of the year.
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story>
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