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From the LA Times:

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Mayor's Race Registers a Big Nada
The March 8 election hasn't sparked the interest seen among L.A. Latino voters in 2001.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-latino24feb24,1,1069265.story?coll=la-headlines-california

For Some, Avalon Is Alcatraz
Wary of federal officials aboard ferries, many illegal immigrants refuse to leave Catalina, forgoing shopping trips and visits with relatives.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-stranded24feb24,1,4173677.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Villaraigosa, Parks Gain Key Backing
The mayoral candidates pick up endorsements from numerous African American leaders, delivering a blow to Hahn's reelection bid.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor24feb24,1,2850201.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Front Seats of Some Metrolink Trains Are Closed in Safety Move
First rows of those pushed by locomotives will be off limits until crash probe is finished.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-metrolink24feb24,1,1124585.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Improved Security at Ports Urged
Sen. Feinstein calls for reforms during a news conference with port officials in Long Beach.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-port24feb24,1,1611876.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Council Candidates Share Their Visions for L.A.
Former Cable TV Executive Wants to Help Find Answers
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rosendahl24feb24,1,5393606.story?coll=la-headlines-california

No Red Tag? Trust Instincts on Going Home
If a house was flooded, when is it safe for residents to return?
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-questions24feb24,1,2032909.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Owners of Red-Tagged Homes Seek a Ray of Hope
In a hilly section of Glassell Park, longtime residents move their belongings, then watch and worry as mud threatens houses.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-wait24feb24,1,174669.story?coll=la-headlines-california

A Look at the 3 Hopefuls in L.A. 11th District Race
Three candidates are running in the Los Angeles City Council's 11th District, the only open seat in the March 8 election. The incumbent, Cindy Miscikowski, cannot run because of term limits.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-11intro24feb24,1,1890155.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Water use down, bills up
DWP got additional $5 million in January
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2728972,00.html

Pork barrel raided to hire cops
Council pulls money from favorite causes
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2729096,00.html

County jails OK for now
Local policies are defended
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2729052,00.html

Rain may boost West Nile threat
This season's record rainfall could lead to more mosquitoes - and possibly a higher risk of West Nile virus - if Mother Nature delivers Southern California a warm, early spring, experts said Wednesday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2729340,00.html

$1.9 million in Rampart payouts OK'd
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved settlements of $1.94 million to resolve four more cases from the Rampart Division police scandal.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2728745,00.html

Black ministers support pair of Hahn challengers
A group of African-American ministers on Wednesday issued a joint endorsement to two opponents of Mayor James Hahn as another challenger renewed calls for a clean campaign.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2728801,00.html

Cardenas pushing for FAA to phase out noisier jets
Councilman Tony Cardenas, buffeted by angry homeowners, called on Wednesday for the City Council to urge the Federal Aviation Administration to immediately phase out noisy jets at Van Nuys Airport.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2728754,00.html

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From other sources:

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From the LAPD
Sexual Assault Suspect Sought in Valley
http://www.lapdonline.org/press_releases/2005/02/nr05113.htm

From Attorney General Lockyer
Attorney General Lockyer Announces Results of State-Federal Crackdown on 'Business Opportunity' Scams
Enforcement Actions Filed Against More Than 200 Work-At-Home and Other Schemes
http://caag.state.ca.us/newsalerts/2005/05-016.htm

From the Department of Homeland Security
Ice Warns the Public about New Iraq-Related Internet Scams Preying on Relatives of Slain US Soldiers and Other Americans
-- Fraudulent E-mail Solicitations Use Links to ICE's Website to Establish Bona Fides --
http://www.ice.gov/graphics/news/newsreleases/articles/scam021805.htm