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From the LA Times:

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Criminals at the Border Thwarted by Own Hands
SAN DIEGO - The U.S. Border Patrol has arrested tens of thousands of people with criminal records, including suspected murderers, rapists and child molesters, since the agency last year installed a fingerprinting system that identifies criminals among the 1 million illegal migrants apprehended annually.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-identity19feb19,0,2851438.story?coll=la-home-headlines

Cars Jam Road to Victory
Los Angeles voters see transportation-related issues as major problems, and each candidate for mayor has a plan to deal with them.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-transpo19feb19,1,318542.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Hahn Gets Lukewarm Union Help
Split over its support of the mayor, labor plans to spend much less than it did on its failed 2001 campaign to elect rival Antonio Villaraigosa.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor19feb19,1,4554145.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Police Shooting of Dog Sparks Anger
LAPD says the pit bull, licensed to a man living off an alley, menaced a bike patrol. Those who knew the animal say she was not aggressive.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-dog19feb19,1,186113.story?coll=la-headlines-california

School Pitching Machines Targeted in Rash of Thefts
More than $40,000 in equipment has been stolen in Orange County and West Los Angeles.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pitching19feb19,1,1945462.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Council's Anti-Gang Panel Begins Work
Five-member committee has its first meeting, which draws a big crowd, including Baca.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-gangs19feb19,1,4432251.story?coll=la-headlines-california

2 Teens Arrested in Arson
Fire at one of the oldest churches in Los Angeles caused $60,000 in damage to the doors.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-arson19feb19,1,1342876.story?coll=la-headlines-california

EDITORIAL
Losing a Place in the Sun
There are more than 1,400 privately owned spots along California's dazzling coastline where, theoretically at least, beachgoers can spread their towel or climb down a set of stairs to get to the surf.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-coast19feb19,0,2128522.story?coll=la-news-comment-editorials

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From the Daily News:

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State delegation after transit money
WASHINGTON -- The California congressional delegation has stepped up its efforts to make a long-overdue highway-funding bill drive more money to the Golden State.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2720340,00.html

Sheriff's policy on foot pursuits draws criticism
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department came under pressure Friday to fix shortcomings in its new policy on foot pursuits, including requiring deputies to be trained about the regulation.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2720350,00.html

Foundation may fund training
LAPD weighs option; costs may not be major
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2720167,00.html

Hahn says drop in crime aiding downtown economy
Mayor James Hahn said Friday that a drop in crime and an increase in business have helped revitalize downtown, while one of his major opponents questioned whether taxpayers will be liable for legal fees in the ongoing corruption inquiries at City Hall.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2720197,00.html

Upstart new challenger begins drive against Zine
For Jeff Bornstein, it was frustration at what he saw as broken promises and increased traffic that drove him to launch an uphill campaign against Councilman Dennis Zine in the March 8 election.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2720149,00.html

Student volunteers helping poor resolve legal disputes
VAN NUYS -- When a worried 40-year-old father of five faced immediate eviction and came to Maria Guiza for help, she knew exactly how to reassure him.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2720185,00.html

Police seek information about death
Burglary suspect in custody as Santos case is probed
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2720211,00.html

Volunteers to help place safety ring around campus
LANCASTER -- An innovative program aimed at keeping Antelope Valley High School students out of trouble on their way to and from campus goes into effect with a joint effort by school staff, law enforcement and parents.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20943%257E2717701,00.html?search=filter