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From the LA Times:

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King/Drew's Trauma Unit Ordered Shut
Supervisors say the closure will help them save the troubled hospital, and they adopt the goal of eventually reopening the unit.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kingdrew24nov24,1,630176.story?coll=la-headlines-california

In Protest, Mariachis Sing for Their Survival
Many worry rising rents will drive them from the Boyle Hotel, considered a haven for Mexican musicians.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mariachi24nov24,1,6673262.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Area Flu Battle Gets a Shot in the Arm
L.A. County nursing home residents now are vaccinated. Also, the state makes more doses available to doctors.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-flu24nov24,1,6538547.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Trying New Ways to Tame Bullying in the Schoolyard
One program uses simple symbols to help young children grasp the problem. In another, a movie and video game foster tolerance and empathy among teenagers.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-class24nov24,1,7245734.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Lawsuits Filed to Prevent Razing of Ambassador
The Los Angeles Conservancy and a coalition of other local organizations announced Tuesday that they have filed two lawsuits seeking to stop the Los Angeles Unified School District from razing a significant portion of the historic Ambassador Hotel.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ambassador24nov24,1,1632823.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Adelphia Agrees to Cut Some Cable Rates
Its settlement with Los Angeles includes a reduction to $12 a month for basic service.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cable24nov24,1,4502393.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Council Votes to Put Agency Meetings on TV
City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to begin televising the meetings of the city's harbor, airport, water and power, and police commissions, as well as of the Community Redevelopment Agency.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs24.2nov24,1,474849.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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New cell-phone hazard
WASHINGTON -- Curtis Sathre said it was like a bomb going off. His 13-year-old son Michael stood stunned, his ears ringing, hand gushing blood and body covered in black ash.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2554508,00.html

Kids to get smaller center
Millions in bank for new museum
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554449,00.html

More budget cuts for LAUSD
Los Angeles Unified has until Dec. 15 to come up with $110 million of budget cuts or it faces a lower financial rating by the Los Angeles County Office of Education, district officials said Tuesday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2555067,00.html

$45 million project approved
BURBANK -- The Burbank City Council on Tuesday approved a mixed-use residential and commercial development with 180 residential units and 48,000 square feet of commercial space.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554857,00.html

Sewer bill hikes in pipeline
City Council OKs release of notices
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554559,00.html

Congress OKs Gold Line funds
$60 million earmarked for East L.A. rail transit
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554668,00.html

VICA moves Hahn speech
Mayor had warned he wouldn't cross picket line to talk
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554676,00.html

City to televise panel sessions
Hoping greater public visibility will serve as a "disinfectant" to corruption and increase scrutiny of key city panels, the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a plan to televise meetings of several city commissions.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554681,00.html

City awaits bill for crossing signals
After months of foot-dragging, Los Angeles city officials expect to get the bill next month for the cost of replacing 30,000 pedestrian crossing signals -- an effort expected to cost at least $20 million.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554575,00.html

City, Adelphia reach tentative settlement
Los Angeles and Adelphia Cable officials announced a tentative settlement Tuesday that could require the cable company to set a lower basic rate to settle scores of complaints.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554690,00.html

Council split on rules to replace top aide
Los Angeles City Council members held their first discussions Tuesday on hiring a top aide, finding themselves at odds over procedures to replace Chief Legislative Analyst Ron Deaton.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554716,00.html

Trauma unit shutdown OK'd
Pleas fail to sway board's King/Drew decision
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2554649,00.html