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- December 24, 2004 |
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on
some issues of interest to the community policing and neighborhood
activist
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of the information available to the community policing and neighborhood
activist public. It is by no means meant to cover every possible
issue of interest, nor is it meant to convey any particular
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From
the LA Times:
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Massive overhaul of ailing hospital urged
County board must give up its control of King/Drew, experts say.
Some also
suggest rooting out incompetent workers, linking with a different
medical
school, even closing for a time to regroup.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-me-solutions23dec23,0,359088.story?coll=la-home-headlines
Vaccine Surplus
Is Flu Scare's Ill Effect
News of a shortage kept so many people away that California has
no takers
for 170,000 doses.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-flu24dec24,1,4904709.story?coll=la-headlines-california
A Trauma
Center to the Rescue
In its first three weeks, the unit has treated nearly twice as many
patients
as expected. Some are from King/Drew's area.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-california24dec24,1,6950397.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Taking State's
DNA Law to Rest of Nation
A developer who funded a measure allowing police agencies to take
samples
from certain people says a national database is needed.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-onthelaw24dec24,1,7843705.story?coll=la-headlines-california
Use of Taser
Spurs Change
King/Drew, threatened with funding cuts after stun gun incident,
plans to
call on mental health workers instead of police to calm patients.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kingdrew24dec24,1,6996331.story?coll=la-headlines-california
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From
the Daily News:
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County gets mixed reviews
Report notes troubling rise in elder abuse
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2615933,00.html
Grillo wants
OK to expand pet rescues
Activist says wilderness areas underserved by county agency
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2616271,00.html
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