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From the LA Times:

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A Quiet School Board Race?
A face-off for control isn't likely. The action will be in City Hall campaigns.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-candidates14nov14,1,6032922.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Police Funding Failures May Haunt Hahn in Reelection Bid
Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn, who has repeatedly said public safety is his top priority, has failed for a second time in two years to significantly boost spending on the city's beleaguered Police Department.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor14nov14,1,3435460.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Suddenly, a Huge Police Presence
A law enforcement group's conference brings more than 15,000 high-ranking officers to Los Angeles.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-police14nov14,1,6574314.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Man Jailed in Bomb Threat at Union Station
An Iranian man who forced the evacuation of Union Station after allegedly telling a security guard that he had a bomb in his duffel bag was booked Saturday on suspicion of making a false bomb threat, police said.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs14.3nov14,1,147168.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Taxed for nothing?
Smoker funds spent on travel, not children
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2532699,00.html

Burbank plans to reduce housing density in single-family areas
BURBANK -- Striving to preserve the city's small-town feel, Burbank officials plan to reduce housing density in mostly residential neighborhoods and encourage downtown housing projects.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2533875,00.html

March election filings complete
The March 8 primary election also includes races for city attorney and city controller, and eight seats on the City Council, three on the Board of Education and three on the Community College District board.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2533927,00.html

Those at risk for flu line up for a dose of prevention
Braving rain and cold, thousands of flu-fearing residents formed long lines at free clinics Saturday as county health officials began doling out influenza vaccines to high-risk groups for the first time this flu season.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2534113,00.html