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From the LA Times:

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Muslims Chafing Under 9/11 Measures
A clash with homeland security's main enforcement agency over its practices is strongest in the Southland, activists say.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-muslim7feb07,1,3028470.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Reading Program Didn't Boost Skills
L.A. Unified's nearly $50-million Waterford computer system comes into question.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-waterford7feb07,1,5007316.story?coll=la-headlines-california

400 Jobs to Be Cut at UCLA Healthcare
Ailing medical system anticipates layoffs to reduce costs. Officials blame financial woes on a spike in the care of indigent patients.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ucla7feb07,1,3842379.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Partying, With Politics on Sideline
Mayoral candidates at Dr. Gary Gitnick's Super Bowl bash check their campaigns at the door. The host does ask them about education.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor7feb07,1,6255783.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Police Kill Driver, 13, at End of Chase
The auto-theft suspect reportedly was backing up toward an LAPD officer, who fired 10 shots into the car.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lapd7feb07,1,237895.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Timing of Police Station's Opening Raises Eyebrows
Mayoral politics may be playing a role in the timing of the dedication and opening of the new Mission Area Police Station in the vote-rich San Fernando Valley.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-polcol7feb07,1,1853409.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Lawyers Seek Out Victims of Crash
Some may have solicited clients, illegally, at the scene of the recent rail wreck near Glendale.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lawyers7feb07,1,915270.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Their drugs of choice
Teens are turning to Vicodin, Ritalin and other easily obtained prescription pills.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/valley/la-he-rx7feb07,1,883104.story?coll=la-editions-valley

Political Paradox
James K. Hahn is a political scion with no love of the glad hand. He has a reputation for honesty yet is linked to scandal.
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-me-hahnprofile7feb07,1,2588505.story

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From the Daily News:

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Who's got an eye on you?
Secret cameras are everywhere
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2696693,00.html

Jail costs for illegals sought
Funding to states may be cut even more
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2696657,00.html

Danger in nursing homes?
Legislation would reveal presence of sex offenders to staff, residents
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2696733,00.html

Sales tax hike for police looks unlikely to get on May ballot
Despite the all-out lobbying effort by Mayor James Hahn, Police Chief Bill Bratton and Police Commissioner Rick Caruso, it appears the effort to get a half-percent sales tax before voters in May will not succeed.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2696142,00.html