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From the LA Times:

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Roads' Storm Repairs Costly
Crews are working nonstop to fix damage already running above $43 million, Caltrans says. The tally will rise, and rain is likely today.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-roads25jan25,1,6262673.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Ruling Limits Challenges of Parole Denials
In a 4-3 decision, the state Supreme Court says the Board of Prison Terms may reject inmates' release based on nature of the crimes.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-parole25jan25,1,3625179.story?coll=la-headlines-california

LAPD Enlisted in Fight on Human Smuggling
U.S. to fund the training of officers to better identify exploitation of immigrants, including 'hidden crimes' of forced prostitution and slavery.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-trafficking25jan25,1,4875142.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Recent Storms Act as Reminder of Road Safety
When driving in wet weather, experts recommend carrying supplies, turning lights on and slowing down.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-wheel25jan25,1,4689805.story?coll=la-headlines-california

3 Men Killed by Officers in Separate Shootings
The deaths bring L.A. County's total to four in 48 hours. Three allegedly pointed guns at officers and one was suspected in a robbery.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-shooting25jan25,1,3181471.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Hahn's Drive to Raise Sales Tax in Trouble
Council opposition to putting the measure on the May 17 ballot is growing. The half-cent increase would be used to hire police officers.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cameras25jan25,1,7157254.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Mentally Ill Kids Incarcerated, Study Finds
Troubled California children as young as 8 are routinely housed in juvenile halls while awaiting care, the report says.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-teens25jan25,1,1146270.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Union Sees Conflict in Port's Donation
A city employee union complained Monday that the Port of Los Angeles has donated $30,000 to the San Pedro City Ballet during the last three years, calling it a conflict of interest because Mayor James K. Hahn's wife is on the dance company's board of directors.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ballet25jan25,1,5141694.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Hahn Aide Defends Sacramento Fundraiser
Mayor James K. Hahn, who repeatedly denounces three of his opponents as Sacramento politicians, is flying to the state capital today to raise money - with the help of state legislators and one of the state's most influential lobbyists.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fundraiser25jan25,1,2737731.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Comp abuses tied to policy
County system cited
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2672040,00.html

Ballot tax backers lobby for council OK
With a Wednesday deadline looming, Mayor James Hahn and Police Chief William Bratton made another pitch Monday for the City Council to ask voters to approve a sales-tax hike to hire more cops.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2671866,00.html

Schools chief wants easier tax hikes
SACRAMENTO -- State schools chief Jack O'Connell called Monday for instituting universal preschool in California and making it easier to raise local property taxes to fund schools.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2671888,00.html

Union mounts its own blog
Web site to allow workers to vent
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2672087,00.html

Study finds mentally ill teens held in juvenile halls awaiting help
Mentally ill teens in California juvenile halls wait an average of two months for treatment, sometimes without ever being charged with a crime, a report released Monday says.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2671826,00.html

Aid center moving to interim home
BURBANK -- The Burbank Temporary Aid Center will relocate and reduce some of its homeless services for a year while its headquarters undergoes a $1 million makeover, officials said Monday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2671958,00.html

Racial disparity seen in gun charges
SACRAMENTO -- Blacks are far more likely to be charged with felonies and whites more likely to be charged with misdemeanors for the same offense of possessing an unregistered weapon, a study by the state attorney general shows.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2671765,00.html

Dogs can sniff cars for drugs
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court ruled Monday that police can have dogs check out motorists' vehicles for drugs even if officers have no particular reason to suspect illegal activity.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2672102,00.html

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From other sources:

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From the LAPD
Hit and Run Suspect Sought in Man's Death
http://www.lapdonline.org/press_releases/2005/01/pr05043.htm

Missing Juvenile
http://www.lapdonline.org/press_releases/2005/01/pr05046.htm

From the Department of Homeland Security
Port of Calexico To Employ High-Tech Security Equipment
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/press_releases/01212005.xml