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From the LA Times:

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Hertzberg Gets a Lift From Gov.
While not taking sides in the mayoral campaign, Schwarzenegger backs the candidate's proposal to break up the L.A. Unified School District.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-hertz26feb26,1,5275042.story?coll=la-headlines-california

LAPD Urged to Expedite Inquiry
Answers to why police killed Devin Brown, 13, are needed quickly, federal monitor says.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-devin26feb26,1,7971197.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Bond Funds Ease Charter Schools' Growing Pains
Twenty-eight privately run schools in the state, including 12 in L.A., will expand, add campuses.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bond26feb26,1,5688881.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Magicians Conjure Up a Fundraiser to Aid Students
African American illusionists are giving a benefit show to pay for tours of black colleges for underprivileged and foster youths.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-magic26feb26,1,4567905.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Study Finds No Health Risk From Landfill
Neighbors of Sunshine facility expressed fear that pollutants caused cancer, other illnesses.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sunshine26feb26,1,5540759.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Spending Limit Lifted in City Council Race
Candidates vying for the only open seat on the City Council are now free to spend as much as they can raise.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs26.2feb26,1,479416.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Campaign Ad Alleges City Hall Corruption
A city employee union that supports Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa for mayor is paying for radio ads that note "allegations of corruption" in City Hall.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-briefs26.1feb26,1,86199.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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LAUSD 'crisis' to cost billions
Retiree plans lack funding
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2733143,00.html

Breakup of LAUSD is pushed
Lending support for mayoral candidate Bob Hertzberg but stopping short of an endorsement, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger stepped up his criticism Friday of the Los Angeles Unified School District and renewed his backing for the former Assembly speaker's efforts to break it up.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2733216,00.html

Feinstein to push assault-weapon ban
Shooting prompts senator to reintroduce bill
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2733155,00.html

State office wants probe of CHP disability filings
The California Highway Patrol's explanation for why so many high-ranking officers claim disability doesn't make sense and should be investigated, the Legislative Analyst's Office said.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2733061,00.html