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From the LA Times:

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State Prisons' Woes Reflected in Guard's Case
Corrections officials promote a veteran employee while, at the same time, accusing him of misconduct.
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Battles Over Mega-Stores May Shift to New Studies
Law requiring economic impact reports could set the stage for skirmishes across Los Angeles.
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Fines Boost West Nile Fight
L.A. council gives initial OK to rules that would let officials enter private property and assess owners up to $1,000 a day for standing water.
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Where Spanakopita Rubs Elbows With Chile Relleno
The neighborhood around Normandie and Pico learns to make the most of its cross-cultural mix. It's changing things for the better.
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Inadequate Security Leaves DWP Facilities Vulnerable, Report Says
Study finds guards are poorly screened, trained and managed. Staffers see agency's response to 9/11 as insufficient.
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State Panel Debates Audit
Ex-investigator for the L.A. city controller says the office may be too close to the city attorney to fairly conduct probe.
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Hahn's Plan for LAX May Face New Hurdle
To pass his $9-billion modernization proposal, the mayor might need to win over more council members.
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From the Daily News:

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W. Nile fears rising
With a fifth Southern Californian dying of West Nile virus, fearful residents barraged officials Wednesday with calls for action to halt the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.
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Chasing away jobs
L.A. officials do the unthinkable in a city with so many poor people
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Fire dangers, power drain spike during Wednesday's big heat
Triple-digit temperatures and low humidity are fueling extreme fire conditions, and officials warned residents Wednesday to clear brush from around their homes, prepare evacuation plans and be alert to any arson-like behavior.
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Alarcon seeks state audits
Launching a major broadside at Mayor James Hahn, mayoral candidate Sen. Richard Alarcon called on the state Wednesday to perform two audits of ongoing controversies in Los Angeles city government.
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Home loan program can help
The prospect of fulfilling the American dream of home ownership became more of a possibility Wednesday, when city, county and state officials announced the expansion of a low-interest loan program.
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From other sources:

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From LAPD:
Con-Artists Target the Hispanic Community
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Detectives Release Video Tape of Robbery In Effort to Identify Suspect
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