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From the LA Times:

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Cameras to Keep Watch in Hollywood
In a new step for crime fighting in Los Angeles, the Police Department plans to start installing surveillance cameras on city streets, beginning with Hollywood Boulevard.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-watching28oct28,1,7581582.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Big Money Pours In for 3-Strikes Ads
Prop. 66 foes are gearing up with commercials featuring the governor. Supporters say they will answer the attacks with spots of their own.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-threestrikes28oct28,1,3633492.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Storm Restores Waterfalls Buried in '98 Slide
Heavy rains dislodge boulders and debris that had covered the cascades above Altadena.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lowe28oct28,1,1611895.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Inmate's Death Angers Family
The man was in federal custody when he had a heart attack. He was taken off life support, but his survivors say they were not consulted.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-immigrant28oct28,1,4012790.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Audit Finds Underreporting on L.A. Project
The city controller says redevelopment agency gave inaccurate data to the council, which OKd a subsidy for downtown apartments.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-audit28oct28,1,7376802.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Alleged Tagger Wanted by MTA Is Held
The 17-year-old boy is suspected of causing $200,000 in graffiti damage to buses. His moniker led deputies to him, authorities say.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tagger28oct28,1,1265893.story?coll=la-headlines-california

63,332 Inmates Were Released Early, Sheriff Says
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca said Wednesday that chronic budget problems had forced the early release of 63,332 County Jail inmates, many of whom served as little as 10% of their sentences.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-jail28oct28,1,2407506.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Group Aims to Recall Villaraigosa
Councilman, running for mayor, is accused of reneging on a promise to serve out his term.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-recall28oct28,1,4874967.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Port Official Sits Out Decision on His Firm
Los Angeles port commission President Nick Tonsich recused himself Wednesday from the decision to hire a company represented by his law firm for a $300,000 hazardous waste project.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs28.3oct28,1,16093.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Permit System Imposed on Venice Beach Sellers
Defying warnings that the action would crush the spirit of Venice Beach, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to impose a lottery and permit system for those who peddle their wares and talents on the famous boardwalk.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs28.1oct28,1,7229652.story?coll=la-headlines-california