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From the LA Times:

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Hertzberg, Hahn Swap Criticisms
Mayor James K. Hahn and former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg traded charges Thursday of government mismanagement, parrying over their records in office as the debate between the two mayoral rivals intensified.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor18feb18,1,4095391.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Solving Cases Can Hinge on Thin Gray Line
Police sketch artists rely on drawing skills and interviewing techniques to come up with accurate portraits of suspects.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-onthelaw18feb18,1,1547655.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Disparity Found in Sheriff's Lawsuits
Many recent settlements for $100,000 or more did not result in discipline of L.A. County deputies or a change in agency's policies, report shows.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sheriff18feb18,1,3281431.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Sex Offender Data May Go on TV
Three City Council members propose posting information on L.A.'s cable outlet.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sexoffender18feb18,1,2703261.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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LAPD can't afford moving-vehicle training program
Council may be asked for help
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2718213,00.html

Can Villaraigosa electrify voters once again?
Councilman shows his old passion as he discusses campaign to lead city
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2718307,00.html

Villaraigosa commercial premiered
Major mayoral candidate becomes last to join ad fray
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2717984,00.html

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From other sources:

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From the LAPD
Police Form Task Force to Catch Burglars
http://www.lapdonline.org/press_releases/2005/02/nr05106.htm

Adult Missing Person
http://www.lapdonline.org/press_releases/2005/02/nr05109.htm