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From the LA Times:

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Former South Gate Treasurer Indicted
Albert Robles, whom voters recalled in 2003, is accused of bilking the city out of $12 million. Two of his associates are also charged.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-robles20nov20,1,2309878.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Mayor's Use of PR Firm Criticized
L.A. leaders want Hahn to pay for work billed to the Department of Water and Power.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-hahn20nov20,1,965710.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Hahn Calls for Investigation of LAX Police
Move is prompted by a CBS news report showing officers neglecting duties. A city councilman renews call to disband the agency.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-laxcops20nov20,1,1764944.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Reyes Apologizes for Remarks About LaBonge
Councilman Ed Reyes said Friday that he had apologized to Councilman Tom LaBonge for hurting his feelings and insulting him when he described LaBonge's attitude toward affordable housing as "old school" and "white is right."
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-racist20nov20,1,6836462.story?coll=la-headlines-california

TV Again Tunes In to L.A. County
The number of location shoots in the area is jumping amid a boom in reality shows and programming for cable.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/valley/la-fi-tvla20nov20,1,741765.story?coll=la-editions-valley

Ending Hunger Today and Into the Future
Aid agencies plan for those in need.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-vo-flood20nov20,1,1808865.story?coll=la-news-comment-opinions

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From the Daily News:

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Banks run low on birds
Holiday turkey donations drop
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2547537,00.html

L.A.'s dirty P.R. laundry aired for all to see
City Controller Laura Chick continued to pressure Mayor James Hahn on Friday over the work of a downtown public relations firm as officials launched a move to give her more authority to investigate waste and fraud.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2546977,00.html

Short-term mental-health fix?
County mulls spending till state cash comes
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2546857,00.html

Council aims to ease hunger
Goal is to help 'food insecure' people, others in need
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2546779,00.html