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From the LA Times:

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Inmates Can Appeal Based on Their IQ
State justices define mental disability, giving dozens on death row a chance for life terms.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mental11feb11,0,3801013.story?coll=la-home-headlines

In Black L.A., Reaction Is Strong but Complex
To Beverly Newton, the fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old black boy Sunday was a travesty.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-community11feb11,0,6973573,print.story?coll=la-home-headlines

Tenacious Underdog
Richard Alarcon has won by reaching out to all ethnicities. But he has also burned bridges.
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-me-alarconprofile11feb11,0,7223093.story?coll=la-home-left1

Proposed LAPD Rule Would Limit Firing at Moving Cars
A draft of a new Los Angeles Police Department policy would restrict when officers could fire at moving cars, but Police Chief William J. Bratton warned that the rules wouldn't eliminate such incidents.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-shooting11feb11,1,6135170.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Parks Shifts on LAPD Shootings
He backed officers in high-profile killings as chief. As councilman, he warns of residents' ire.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-politics11feb11,1,2137470.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Panel Finds '04 Shooting Broke Rules
Police Commission will be told that televised killing in an incident resembling Devin Brown's death was out of policy, sources say.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-violation11feb11,1,7748314.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Judge Backs Charges Against Donor
Attorney is accused of laundering contributions to the 2001 Hahn campaign. Counts against six others are dismissed.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pierce11feb11,1,156339.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Troubles Persist at Hospital
King/Drew's handling of two suicidal patients highlights concern over its psychiatric services.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kingdrew11feb11,1,5488996.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Family of Slain Teen Thanks Community
In their first public comments since the shooting death of 13-year-old Devin Brown by police last weekend, the teenager's mother and immediate family thanked "the many friends, neighbors and good citizens of our city who have shown their love and support for our family during this difficult time."
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-devin11feb11,1,5087601.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Riordan Throws His Support Behind Hertzberg
The former mayor's endorsement gives a credibility boost to the little-known Democrat, who hopes to woo GOP voters.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor11feb11,1,884113.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Quake Retrofit Set for University High Campus
Los Angeles Unified School District officials said Thursday that they would proceed with work to reduce potential hazards from earthquake faults under six buildings on the University High School campus.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs11.1feb11,1,4416164.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Caltrans Officials Give Canyon Drivers a Break
Reacting to residents' complaints, state transportation officials on Thursday extended the use of storm-damaged Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs11.3feb11,1,5202598.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Arnold: Split up LAUSD
Governor's active support would make Hertzberg plan more credible
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2704838,00.html

L.A. doubling efforts on rescue capability
The Los Angeles Fire Department is doubling the number of firefighters trained in urban search-and-rescue techniques and deploying them citywide in an effort to improve response times.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2704910,00.html

Hahn tries to boost support for cop tax
Mayor James Hahn made a last-ditch push Thursday to convince City Council to vote today in favor of placing a half-percent sales tax on the May 17 ballot to fund more cops.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2704908,00.html

City opens storm aid center
Los Angeles officials on Thursday opened a local assistance center where residents can apply for emergency loans to repair damage from the recent storms.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2704497,00.html

Riordan endorses Hertzberg for mayor
Former Mayor Richard Riordan formally endorsed former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg on Thursday to replace Mayor James Hahn in the March 8 election.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2705030,00.html

Lawyer still is targeted in campaign laundering
A judge allowed charges to stand Thursday against a Los Angeles lawyer accused of laundering campaign contributions to Mayor James Hahn, but dismissed the cases against six co-defendants.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2704506,00.html

Cross backers say they'll meet signature quota
A petition drive for a ballot measure to restore the cross on Los Angeles County's official seal appears likely to collect enough signatures by the March 1 deadline, organizers said Thursday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2705007,00.html

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From other sources:

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From the LAPD
$75,000 Reward Offer
http://www.lapdonline.org/press_releases/2005/02/nr05079.htm

1 Year-Old Boy Abducted By His Father
http://www.lapdonline.org/press_releases/2005/02/nr05081.htm

From Attorney General Lockyer
Attorney General Lockyer Files $110 Million-Plus Lawsuit To Stop Investment Scam That Targets Elderly
Living Trust Mill Tricked Seniors Into Using Retirement Assets To Buy Annuities
http://caag.state.ca.us/newsalerts/2005/05-012.htm