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From the LA Times:

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Helping Vets in Jail Get a Fresh Start
Special county unit aims to re-instill sense of pride, values
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-vetjail30jan30,0,2277649.story?coll=la-home-headlines

Highway Repairs On Steep Climb
Cost of fixing damaged roads hits $85 million and is expected to go higher, Caltrans says.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-roads30jan30,1,4558729.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Parks, Villaraigosa Strike Similar Themes
Two Los Angeles city councilmen vying to unseat Mayor James K. Hahn in the March 8 primary struck common themes at separate campaign gatherings Saturday, saying a bad environment, lack of affordable housing and lagging city services are among the biggest problems facing residents.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor30jan30,1,4226463.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Metrolink Lines to Reopen
Full Metrolink service between Union Station and Ventura County and the Antelope Valley will return for the Monday morning commute, Metrolink officials confirmed Saturday.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-commuters30jan30,1,5581049.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Mayor's race revs up
Broadcast and mail blitz about to begin in final weeks of campaigns
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2681066,00.html

Rail safety upgrades won't stop suicides, experts say
SACRAMENTO -- The Glendale train crash that left 11 people dead has sparked new calls for stronger safety measures like grade separations, but experts in rail safety and several public officials said the state probably won't -- and shouldn't -- step up its schedule for such projects
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2682044,00.html

20 to vie for 4 seats on council
Candidate field sets city record
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2682418,00.html