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From the LA Times:

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Reaction to King/Drew Plan Loud and Clear
Politicians and residents crowd hearing to oppose the county's proposal to shut down trauma unit.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kingdrew16nov16,1,957858.story?coll=la-headlines-california

DMV Chief Backs Tax by Mile
New appointee has advocated a levy based on how much and where motorists drive. Idea is gaining support, but privacy advocates worry.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-dmv16nov16,1,6669621.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Water Agency Urging Slow Growth May Be Dissolved
Citing overlapping service areas, Los Angeles County commission suggests eliminating a Santa Clarita Valley district.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-growth16nov16,1,1121058.story?coll=la-headlines-california

2nd Runway Mix-Up at LAX Is Investigated
An incoming jet lands in the wrong space, forcing two other planes to maneuver to avoid it.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lax16nov16,1,5883187.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Hahn Shift on Port Cleanup Is Criticized
Activists say the mayor is reneging on a promise with his plan to cap pollution at 2001 levels.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-port16nov16,1,3114643.story?coll=la-headlines-california

L.A. Council Expected to Reject Port Contract
The Los Angeles City Council is poised today to reject a decision by the city's port commission to award a $540,000 consulting contract to former port Executive Director Larry Keller after two council committees unanimously opposed it Monday.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-keller16nov16,1,5329137.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Curbs on Deputies' Shooting Policy Sought
Overseer of sheriff's operations cites increase in 'lawful but awful' incidents for his request.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sheriff16nov16,1,3539008.story?coll=la-headlines-california

L.A. Council Panel Rejects Tax Hike Plan
By a unanimous vote, the measure to raise city sales levy to 8.75% will be left off March ballot.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cops16nov16,1,39036.story?coll=la-headlines-california

2nd Suspect Is Arrested in Slaying of Boy, 14
LAPD chief says a third person might be apprehended soon. The victim was shot 20 times.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-suspect16nov16,1,3132021.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Deputies run wild
Rise in shootings, DUIs, sexual misconduct alarms overseers
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2537538,00.html

Survey: Drivers admit to anger while on road
At least one in 10 drivers admits to intentionally cutting off other motorists, and one in 25 keeps a weapon in his car for protection against others on the road, a survey released Monday says.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2537165,00.html

Council urged to veto Keller contract
The Los Angeles City Council will be urged today to veto a $540,000 consulting contract with the former Harbor Department chief after two council committees complained the deal had been rushed through.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2537183,00.html

Committee nixes sales tax proposal
Cityhad pondered ballot measure for more police
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2537180,00.html

Airport could delay renovation of baggage area
The Bob Hope Airport might postpone a planned $3.6 million upgrade of its Terminal A baggage claim area until next fiscal year in order to focus on other priorities, officials said Monday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2537295,00.html

Somebody's watching out for you
Barry Goldstein inched his SUV along some of the most winding, narrow and dangerous streets in the San Fernando Valley on Monday morning while Don Sampson rode shotgun -- looking for trouble ahead.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2537122,00.html

King-Drew closure protested
Hundreds of people on Monday protested the proposed closure of a public hospital's trauma unit that serves a wide swath of South Los Angeles and regularly treats victims of gang violence.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2537265,00.html

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From other sources:

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From Mayor Hahn
Mayor Hahn And City Officials Celebrate Passage Of Prop 1A
http://www.lacity.org/mayor/myrpress/mayormyrpress27424902_11122004.pdf

Mayor Hahn Urges Bilingual Volunteers To Assist City's Crisis Response Team
http://www.lacity.org/mayor/myrpress/mayormyrpress27424901_11122004.pdf