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From the LA Times:

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How Wrong Man Was Convicted in Killings
Even back in 1992, Los Angeles police detectives suspected that a serial killer was stalking prostitutes in South Los Angeles.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-serial25oct25,1,5918949.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Dispensing Healthcare, Hope
Lining up before dawn, needy Angelenos without adequate insurance can get medical attention at the L.A. Free Clinic.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-insure25oct25,1,3419401.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Many Are Stationing Themselves Near Depots
Subway and light-rail stops are increasingly popular locations for housing, even in car-crazy L.A.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-transit25oct25,1,3529823.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Few Heed Call for Phone Bill Tax
Foes of Prop. 67 say hospitals should look elsewhere for money to fund emergency care.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-emergency25oct25,1,2051296.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Sales Job Helps Hahn's Choice Win OK for Post
Conflict-of-interest questions were raised last week about Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn's appointment of a new general manager for the city Information Technology Agency.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-polcol25oct25,1,3227381.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Ex-Compton Schools Official Charged
Former school board member is accused of using public funds for personal purchases.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kimbrew25oct25,1,2949181.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Firefighter Union's Tiff Could Burn Hahn
One of Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn's loyal labor supporters is facing a stiff challenge to his leadership of the firefighters union in an election that could affect how much money and manpower the union will put behind the mayor's campaign.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-firefighter25oct25,1,7168922.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Police Seeking Motive in Sportswriter's Slaying
A boxer nicknamed the 'Harlem Hammer' is suspected of using a hammer in the killing.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-boxer25oct25,1,4160940.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Fair share for Valley?
Dispute still rages two years after secession vote
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2489841,00.html

Decision crucial to foster care
County seeks family reunions
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2489802,00.html

Scholarships honor deputy
Armenian-American officers hold ceremony
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2490069,00.html

Ruling today in immigrant case
A federal judge who already has excluded key evidence in a human-smuggling case because police entered a suspected "drop house" in Canoga Park without a warrant is scheduled to rule today whether 10 of the illegal immigrants found there can testify.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20946%257E2490167,00.html