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From the LA Times:

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Three-Strikes Debate Centers on Early-Outs
Prop. 66 backers say 4,000 inmates would be eligible. Opponents say it's more like 26,000.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-threestrike21oct21,1,3283913.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Council Backs LAX Project
In a lopsided vote, an $11-billion, two-phase compromise proposal is approved. Construction could begin in 2005, but foes vow to go to court.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lax21oct21,1,967966.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Shortage of Vaccine Adds Burden to ERs
Officials fear a severe flu season could increase crowding and financial problems at hospitals.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-flu21oct21,1,1951008.story?coll=la-headlines-california

L.A., 2 Groups to File Suit Over Cleanup of Rocketdyne Land
City contends a federal agency's plan for the old nuclear lab test site near Simi Valley would increase cancer risks for future residents.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rad21oct21,1,2414345.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Developers Default on $41 Million in CRA Loans
A city controller's audit finds long-standing failure in management and a 'disorganized, haphazard' operation.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-audit21oct21,1,4165524.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Teacher Accused of Molesting 4th-Grade Girls
A teacher at a San Fernando Valley school has been arrested on suspicion of child molestation after half a dozen fourth-grade girls complained to investigators, police said Wednesday.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-molest21oct21,1,6700792.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Lockyer: Prop. 66 will hurt state
Atty. Gen. Bill Lockyer meets local leaders to discuss several issues.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/glendale/news/la-gnp-lockyer21oct21,1,7152934.story

The revisions
Proposition 66 would remove eight felonies from the category of serious or violent crimes:
http://www.latimes.com/news/yahoo/la-me-threestrikelist21oct21,1,4121082.story

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From the Daily News:

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Master plan for LAX OK'd
Council to fight for $11 billion package
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481359,00.html

Palmdale airport still grounded
PALMDALE -- With Los Angeles International Airport's controversial $11 billion modernization plan moving ahead, LAX's tiny sister Palmdale Regional Airport is ready with a terminal and runways -- but no airline.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481541,00.html

CRA loan methods faulted
Chick says more applicant screening needed
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481395,00.html

MEND inundated with donations
PACOIMA -- Offers of toys, clothing and cash poured in Wednesday to operators of the San Fernando Valley's largest charity, which lost its entire stock of donated items in a fire this week.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481479,00.html

Officials to hike cost of bus ride
BRU against price increase planned in next few years
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481311,00.html

Lockyer vows help to fight L.A. gangs
GLENDALE -- California Attorney General Bill Lockyer on Wednesday told a group of about 100 community leaders and residents that his office is working closely with local police agencies to fight gang activity in Los Angeles.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481291,00.html

Supervisors may hit road outside L.A. downtown
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors may be coming to a city near you.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2481312,00.html

After-school program has its Sweet 16
L.A.'s BEST is truly best for the children who need it the worst
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~24781~2481012,00.html