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From the LA Times:

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Sharply Split on Curbs at King/Drew
Activists say frequent diversion of ambulances from the trauma unit is part of a bid to close it bit by bit. But officials cite a nursing shortage.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kingdrew12nov12,1,7122835.story?coll=la-headlines-california

LAPD Is Finally Rolling on Expansion of Facilities
The first of six planned station houses will open in January in the North Valley. They are designed to assist in community policing.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-onthelaw12nov12,1,7970209.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Hahn Declines to Attend First Debate
The mayor cites an unspecified conflict. A campaign spokeswoman says he'll participate in future face-offs against his challengers.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor12nov12,1,2517952.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Military's Presence at Antiwar Rally Is Called a Coincidence
Photos and a video posted on the Internet this week depicting tanks at an antiwar demonstration in front of the Federal Building in Westwood provoked hundreds of outraged postings.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tank12nov12,1,3910246.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Politicians' trips drawing criticism
SACRAMENTO -- Even as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger takes a well-publicized trade mission to Japan, more than a dozen legislators are traveling to Italy, Australia, Israel and South Africa.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2529788,00.html

Anti-tagger task force arrests 11 teenagers
A joint Tagger Task Force arrested 11 teens suspected of probation violations or outstanding warrants during an early morning sweep Thursday in the North Hollywood area, authorities said.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2529430,00.html

L.A. to get new trauma center
A downtown Los Angeles hospital announced it would open the county's first new trauma center in more than a decade, a move that would provide another option for treating severely injured patients if the trauma unit is closed at the troubled Martin Luther King Jr.-Drew Medical Center.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2529560,00.html

Hahn says no to rescheduled TV debate
Mayor James Hahn announced Thursday that he will not participate in a Dec. 2 televised debate against his four major challengers, sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2529400,00.html

Parks officially in mayoral race
Los Angeles City Councilman Bernard Parks formally entered the mayor's race Thursday, emphasizing his long career in law enforcement and years as police chief while challenging James Hahn's crime-fighting record as mayor.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2529417,00.html