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From the LA Times:

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Governor Aims to Rehabilitate Prison System
His push to reduce recidivism by preparing inmates for life outside is a break with tradition.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-prison13feb13,1,7487208.story?coll=la-headlines-california

It's a Big Valley in the Race for Mayor
Voters 'on the other side of the hill' come out in large numbers. They could play decisive role.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-valley13feb13,1,4673747.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Day of Dialogue Planned to Discuss Police Shooting
Meetings across the city featuring LAPD and other city officials will seek to address community frustrations fueled by boy's death.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-shoot13feb13,1,6061466.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Mayoral Hopefuls Greet and Eat
From a tea party in Reseda to a Chinese New Year's parade in Chinatown to a barbershop in South Los Angeles, the leading mayoral candidates crisscrossed the city Saturday accepting donations, touting their records and partaking of all manner of fancy food.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor13feb13,1,1801621.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Alarcon spots join battle of TV commercials in mayoral race
State Sen. Richard Alarcon, touting his opposition to water rate increases and a desire to find existing funds to hire police officers, released on Saturday a series of four 15-second television commercials in his battle for mayor.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2708720,00.html

Bill would require ID to buy some cold medications
Meth makers use products in drug labs
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2708763,00.html

Wind farm years late
PR abuses cited as city's green project lags far behind
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2708402,00.html