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From the LA Times:

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Governor Wields Heavy Veto Pen
On a frenzied final day, Schwarzenegger rejects bills on Canadian drug access. In all, 25% of measures are rebuffed.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bills1oct01,1,5998235.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Kennedys Call for Knocking Down Ambassador Hotel
A son of Robert F. Kennedy, standing blocks from the spot where his father was assassinated in 1968, said Thursday he believed the Los Angeles Unified School District should demolish the Ambassador Hotel to build schools without preserving any of it as a monument.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ambassador1oct01,1,6241033.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Four of Five Fire Bills Are Thrown Out
Four bills inspired by Southern California's devastating brush fires that would have provided the state with more firefighters and equipment have been vetoed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fire1oct01,1,5742937.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Company Barred From Seeking L.A. Port Job
Harbor panel chief Nick Tonsich has ties to toxics cleanup firm and could benefit if it were hired, a conflict of interest, the city attorney says.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tonsich1oct01,1,980804.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Class-Action Suit Calls DWP Rate Hike an Illegal Tax
Five Los Angeles residents object to a recent 11% increase in water charges and seek a refund to customers of $800million.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-dwp1oct01,1,3007721.story?coll=la-headlines-california

'Riverbed Rapist' Suspect Is Sought
LAPD asks public for help in finding a fugitive accused of assaulting seven women.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-hunt1oct01,1,2915712.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Alarcon backs suit against DWP rate hike
Stepping up his legal and political battle, state Sen. Richard Alarcon endorsed a class-action lawsuit filed Thursday that challenges the 11 percent water-rate increase the Department of Water and Power imposed this year.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2437755,00.html

Arnold strikes down 71 bills
Governor issues last-minute vetoes on drug, car, homeowner legislation
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2437993,00.html

Visitors from 27 nations checked for security
Tightening its defenses against terrorism, the United States on Thursday began fingerprinting and photographing visitors from some of America's staunchest allies upon their arrival in this country.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2437823,00.html

Romer: No cash to double school cops
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Roy Romer said Thursday the district may not have the money to double the number of campus cops over the next five years, which some board members say is needed to squelch gang activity.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2437879,00.html

Community breaks ground for new job training center
PACOIMA -- Community leaders broke ground Wednesday on a job training center, which they said will offer a "beacon of light" for teens and young adults at risk of joining gangs.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2435356,00.html?search=filter

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From other sources:

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From Senator Cedillo
Senator Cedillo to Speak at MAPA Convention this Saturday
http://democrats.sen.ca.gov/servlet/gov.ca.senate.democrats.pub.members.memDisplayPress?district=sd22&ID=2419