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From the LA Times:

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L.A. Tax Hike for Police Fails
After intense debate and a warning from Bratton of possible unrest, the City Council vote is one short to put the measure on the ballot.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-coptax10feb10,0,2420168.story?coll=la-home-headlines

House Likely to OK Migrant Restrictions
White House support adds impetus to a bill to bar driver's licenses for illegal immigrants, limit asylum claims and close a border fence gap.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-immig10feb10,0,3154088.story?coll=la-home-headlines

Bratton, Aide Present Details in Fatal Shooting of Driver, 13
Los Angeles Police Department officials on Wednesday presented an unusually detailed account of last weekend's police shooting of a 13-year-old boy, as officials sought to refute what Chief William J. Bratton called "rumors" that people "are trying to spread."
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-shoot10feb10,0,7820611.story?coll=la-home-headlines

Man of Contrasts
A Democrat, Bob Hertzberg is running on traditional GOP themes. Known for his hugs, he's also fierce and driven.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-hertzbergprofile10feb10,1,3117319.story?coll=la-headlines-california&ctrack=1&cset=true

Sweeping Review of Sentences Ordered
Hundreds of inmates are affected by ruling that lifts mandatory terms, U.S. 9th Circuit finds.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sentence10feb10,1,2867766,print.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Burbank, Airfield OK Accord
The agreement puts a 10-year moratorium on expanding or relocating the terminal at Bob Hope Airport. Some neighbors are skeptical.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-burbank10feb10,1,3875838.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Suit Over Ticket Revenue Possible
Los Angeles city officials balked Wednesday at giving final approval to a five-year contract extension with a parking-ticket collection firm and instead threatened to sue the company to recover up to $23 million they believe is owed the city.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tickets10feb10,1,7213591.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Mired in Paperwork, CHP Needs a Revamp
It's hard to say which is worse: the banged-up, twerp Toyota that cuts you off doing 90 mph, or the narcissistic Navigator that pounces on your tail and rides there demanding the road.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cap10feb10,1,7863003.column?coll=la-headlines-california

Alarcon Vows to Fight for Disabled as Mayor
State Sen. Richard Alarcon said Wednesday that if he is elected mayor of Los Angeles he would appoint a disabled person to the county transit board to help expand transportation services for the disabled.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-alarcon10feb10,1,4929010.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Meeting Delay for Hahn Task Force Stirs Concern
A task force formed by Mayor James K. Hahn to reduce port pollution will not meet again until March 2 and 3, reducing the likelihood that Hahn's long-promised pollution-slashing plan will be completed by the March 8 mayoral primary.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-air10feb10,1,4319466.story?coll=la-headlines-california

District Breakup Backed
Governor supports Hertzberg plan, saying L.A. Unified is too big.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-schools10feb10,1,1835042.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Officer Is Sure of His Actions
The policeman, who recently received praise, says: 'The truth will come out' in shooting.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-garcia10feb10,1,2721426.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Council rejects cop tax
9-6 vote falls short; Hahn, Padilla trade accusations of failed leadership
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2702472,00.html

FBI to probe police killing of 13-year-old
The Federal Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation Wednesday into the controversial police shooting of 13-year-old Devin Brown, while the Los Angeles Police Department tried to calm community outrage by releasing preliminary details of how a joyriding incident turned deadly.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2702672,00.html

City voters to have a say on airport police merger
Despite strong opposition from Los Angeles Airport police officers, the City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to ask voters to allow the airport police to merge with the Los Angeles Police Department.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2702661,00.html

Six seeking election to City Council
Downtown development among campaign issues
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2702438,00.html

Sunshine dumping cheaper
Trucking trash elsewhere to add $20 million
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2702530,00.html