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From the LA Times:

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Key Ballot Measures Go Governor's Way
Wagering that embryonic stem cells could provide cures for the most disabling ailments, Californians on Tuesday voted to create a $3-billion research effort that would be the nation's most aggressive.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-calelect3nov03,1,61029.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Bringing Back the Fire
Our Lady Queen of Angels Church Returns to Its Role as a Bold Voice for the Poor
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sanctuary3nov03,1,6379013.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Council Advisor Tapped to Run Water Agency
Ron Deaton is expected to be quickly confirmed by the council to head the Los Angeles DWP.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-dwp3nov03,1,7136506.story?coll=la-headlines-california

King/Drew Trauma Unit Hearing Is Set
A public hearing to discuss the proposed closure of the trauma center at Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 15 in the King/Drew Magnet High School auditorium.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kingdrew3nov03,1,6081169.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Sales Tax Hike to Add Law Officers Comes Up Short
But a $500-million bond issue to control storm runoff heads for passage in L.A. Both required two-thirds approval from voters.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-coptax3nov03,1,1783308.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Election E-Mails Weren't Illegal, Councilman Says
City Councilman Greig Smith raised eyebrows this week when he sent e-mails to several city officials that touted two ballot measures and had a return address that was Smith's city e-mail account.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs3.3nov03,1,6314458.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Judge Allows Removal of Cross From County Seal
A Superior Court judge rejected attempts Tuesday to stop the removal of a tiny gold cross from the county seal.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs3.1nov03,1,5528024.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Tax for more police failing
A sales tax increase to hire more police, sheriff and law enforcement agencies throughout Los Angeles County trailed Tuesday and appeared to be falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~25126~2509295,00.html

Voter support seen for water runoff law
Los Angeles voters appeared to be giving their approval Tuesday to a $500 million bond issue that is supposed to pay for projects to reduce trash and waste that flow into city waterways and ultimately pollute the ocean.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E25126%257E2509289,00.html

New taxes on the line
With California long regarded as safely in Sen. John Kerry's column and few legislative seats up for grabs, voter interest has largely focused on 16 state ballot propositions with far-reaching implications and a Los Angeles County sales-tax increase for more police and sheriff's deputies.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E25126%257E2502311,00.html

Council tries to halt closure of Van Nuys medical center
The Los Angeles City Council mounted a last-ditch legal effort Tuesday to block the closure of a Van Nuys hospital, but a medical center spokeswoman said the deal had already been cleared.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2508703,00.html

Less ambitious plan is viewed for adult center
The City Council sent its staff back to the drawing board Tuesday after reviewing an $8.7 million improvement plan for the Adult Recreation Center that would reduce park space but possibly add housing.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2508677,00.html

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From other sources:

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From Senator Alarcon
Alarcón to Controller: "Restore Public Confidence...
http://democrats.sen.ca.gov/servlet/gov.ca.senate.democrats.pub.members.memDisplayPress?district=sd20&ID=2454