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From the LA Times:

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For Homeless, a State of Crisis
More families are falling through the cracks as Los Angeles County's disjointed and inadequate system comes up short.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-homeless30nov30,0,5800572.story?coll=la-home-headlines

Bratton's Biggest Goal Still Elusive
Despite making good on many pledges, L.A.'s police chief has not won funds for more officers.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bratton30nov30,1,1896018.story?coll=la-headlines-california

A Year-End Push to Cut Crime in L.A.
Chief Bratton, in pursuit of a 20% reduction in violent offenses, will curtail training classes to put up to 100 more officers on the streets.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-crime30nov30,1,4689818.story?coll=la-headlines-california

New Year to Bring Dozens of Vehicle Code Changes
California lawmakers toughen drunk driving regulations, limit use of motorized scooters and adopt new smog check rules, among others.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-wheel30nov30,1,1539494.story?coll=la-headlines-california

LAPD Considers New Tactics to Curtail Rave Parties
Reacting to a shooting Saturday, the chief says officers may start seizing sound equipment. Schools, other agencies will join crackdown.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rave30nov30,1,4303462.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Strike Disrupts Care of Patients
A judge's order halts the action by pharmacists at medical sites operated by L.A. County.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pharmacists30nov30,1,4210621.story?coll=la-headlines-california

CHP Reports Increase in Holiday Fatalities
There were 56 traffic deaths over the long Thanksgiving weekend in California, an increase over last year, the California Highway Patrol said Monday.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sbriefs30.1nov30,1,1624642.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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School violence down by half
WASHINGTON -- Violent crime against students in schools fell by 50 percent between 1992 and 2002, with young people more often targeted for violence away from school.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2565905,00.html

Cedillo says he will try again
Vetoed license bill to be resubmitted
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2565904,00.html

Hahn backs tax-hike plan to fund city's cops
GRANADA HILLS -- Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn said Monday that he will push for a half-percent sales tax increase in the city for the May 2005 ballot to enlarge the stagnating ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2566060,00.html

Not all toys are kid stuff, officials say
Parents told about pocket bikes' risksToy safety checklist: Select age-appropriate toys. Toys too advanced could pose safety hazards to younger children. Avoid giving toys with small parts that could be choking hazards to infants and toddlers.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2565855,00.html

Parks calls for nixing LAPD's three-day workweek
Stepping up criticism of Mayor James Hahn, Councilman Bernard Parks called Monday for rescinding the three-day workweek for police officers in order to combat increases in the number of murders in the city.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2565948,00.html

Mayoral debate to be at 7
The televised debate Thursday featuring Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn and his four major challengers has been moved back an hour and will now be broadcast live from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2565833,00.html

Highway Patrol speeds toward toy-drive target
SANTA CLARITA -- The local California Highway Patrol station kicked off its annual CHiPs for Kids holiday toy collection drive for underprivileged youngsters in the community.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20949%257E2565604,00.html

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From other sources:

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From Mayor Hahn
Mayor Hahn visits First regular LAPD Recruit Class Of The Year
http://www.lacity.org/mayor/myrpress/mayormyrpress27425372_11292004.pdf