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From the LA Times:

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Stakes High as State Targets Greenhouse Gas From Cars
Other states could copy a successful effort. Legal challenges from carmakers are likely.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-warm23sep23,1,112857,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Gov. Vetoes Immigrant License Bill
The legislation would have allowed people in the state illegally to seek driver's permits. Democrats vow to try again next year.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bill23sep23,1,3600048,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Report Says 1 of 3 Finish Drug Rehab
Evaluation of Prop. 36 finds results in line with other court-mandated recovery programs.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-drug23sep23,1,2542285,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Completion of Playa Vista OKd
After decades of debate, L.A. green-lights the final part of the huge project south of Marina del Rey. Critics predict traffic gridlock.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-playa23sep23,1,153127,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Panel's King/Drew Talks Assailed
Councilwoman Hahn says the Board of Supervisors violated state law by meeting behind closed doors on the trauma unit's fate.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-supes23sep23,1,663637,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Antelope Valley on Fast Track
A state agency gives tentative approval to a high-speed rail line route that would go through Palmdale. Final vote is set for December.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rail23sep23,1,1760444,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Limits on Gifts From Bidders Are OKd
L.A. ethics panel calls for restrictions on when city contractors can donate to candidates.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ethics23sep23,1,5169541,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california

County Task Force to Debate Plan on Homeless Services
Los Angeles County would sharply refashion homeless services over the next decade, adding 7,000 emergency shelter beds, 40,000 units of affordable housing and setting up a regionwide housing trust fund under a plan scheduled to be debated by area civic leaders today.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-homeless23sep23,1,4557945,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Document 'Sniffer' to Be Tested at L.A. Airport
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration announced Wednesday that it will test a device that "sniffs" boarding passes, driver's licenses and other documents for explosives at Los Angeles, John F. Kennedy and O'Hare international airports.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs23.3sep23,1,5872012,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Hahn Convenes Panel of Economic Advisors
Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn on Wednesday convened a Council of Economic Advisors to help draft a strategy for boosting business and creating jobs.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs23.1sep23,1,4430218,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Arnold vetoes license bill
SACRAMENTO -- Just as he had warned, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have allowed illegal immigrants to obtain California driver's licenses.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2420223,00.html

To hear it or not: $1 million riddle at Bradley dump
SUN VALLEY -- The owners of the Bradley Landfill have spent $1 million to soundproof the dump's "green power" generators, installing insulation and soundwalls to buffer the noise and vibrations that have annoyed neighbors for more than a year.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2420127,00.html

Hunt to take over Armijo's MTA post
Two years after taking the helm at the MTA's San Fernando Valley office, General Manager David Armijo is moving to the top job at the transit agency's Westside/Central office.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2420099,00.html

Suspect wounded by police officer after ignoring orders
A detective with the LAPD's controversial Special Investigations Squad shot and injured an unarmed burglary suspect in Van Nuys earlier this month when he saw the suspect reach into his waistband for what he believed was a gun, Los Angeles police officials said Wednesday.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2420086,00.html

Hahn to set up economic team
STUDIO CITY -- Offering a strong defense of his efforts to improve the city's economy, Mayor James Hahn promised Wednesday to continue to pursue business tax reform as he seeks a second term.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2419873,00.html

Marijuana plants confiscated
MALIBU -- Police uprooted more than 7,000 marijuana plants Wednesday from an illicit garden hidden deep in the Santa Monica Mountains, authorities said.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2420289,00.html

Taxiway extension considered
BURBANK -- Extending a taxiway at the Bob Hope Airport as part of a proposed agreement with Burbank would make the airport safer but not allow for more flights, a report to be released today says.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2419836,00.html

Patriot Act follow-up may feature in new bill
WASHINGTON -- House Republicans plan to revive portions of the Justice Department's "Patriot Act II" draft in legislation to address the Sept. 11 commission's recommendations to strengthen America's intelligence capabilities, The Associated Press has learned.
http://www.dailynews.com/cda/article/print/0,1674,200%257E20954%257E2420251,00.html

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From other sources:

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From Mayor Hahn

Mayor Hahn Convenes Second Annual Homeland Security Leadership Summit
http://www.lacity.org/mayor/myrpress/mayormyrpress27423481_09222004.pdf

From Attorney General Lockyer

Attorney General Lockyer Releases California Crime Statistics for 2003
Violent crime rate declined 3.4 percent, its lowest level in California since 1973
http://caag.state.ca.us/newsalerts/2004/04-109.htm

From Senator Boxer

Commerce Committee Passes Bill to Protect Privacy of Cell Phone Numbers
http://boxer.senate.gov/news/record.cfm?id=226543