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From the LA Times:

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2 Panelists Focus of L.A. Ethics Inquiry
The city attorney's office is looking into whether the officials on the airport and harbor commissions solicited funds for the mayor.
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L.A. Police Captain Gets Probation
The 29-year veteran had pleaded no contest to possessing pirated DVDs. Film industry association sought prison term.
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Valley Busway Project Is Months Behind
A court-ordered work stoppage and other woes have plagued the line, but MTA officials still say it will open in August 2005.
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From the Daily News:

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MTA views $1.1 billion bond plan
Faced with dismal government funding for transportation, the MTA is considering an ambitious plan to borrow $1.1 billion in order to finance and expedite five major transit projects, officials said Friday.
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West Nile virus rate may start tapering off
As California's 13th West Nile virus death was announced, mosquito-control officials said Friday they believe the epidemic may have peaked and that infections will start to decline.
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Baca urges support for tax
PALMDALE -- Promoting a proposed half-percent sales tax to pay for more law-enforcement officers, Sheriff Lee Baca called Los Angeles County the murder, robbery and illegal drug capital of the United States.
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From other sources:

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From Senator Boxer
Boxer Tells FERC They Are in Defiance of Court Decision
On behalf of consumers, demands immediate refunds of $8.9 billion owed to California
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Boxer Honors Memory of September 11th Victims
Urges Congress to Act on 9/11 Commission Recommendations
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