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From the LA Times:

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Building Blocs of Victory
Candidates in the Los Angeles mayor's race are venturing beyond their usual bases of support in efforts to form new coalitions, observers say.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-adme-mayor9jan09,1,5577518.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Parks Replaces Top Advisors on His Team
Shake-up comes as the mayoral candidate faces fundraising challenges. His campaign suggests a shift to a grass-roots strategy in the election.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-parks9jan09,1,6190256.story?coll=la-headlines-california

She Gives Feral Cats a Fighting Chance at Their Nine Lives
Anne Macleod and her group of Burbank Animal Shelter volunteers work to mold wild kittens into pet prospects, greatly improving their odds.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-goodturns9jan09,1,2442249.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Auditor crying foul
MTA watchdog says probes led to forced retirement
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2642902,00.html

Sewer plan details aired
Rates set to rise $1.75 a month
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2642959,00.html

ACLU suit threatens DNA samples
Group says its unfair to take swabs before court convicts
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2643189,00.html