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From the LA Times:

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2 Rivals Eroding Hahn's Strengths
Villaraigosa and a surging Hertzberg have drawn even with the mayor for runoff slots.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-poll1mar01,1,6328171.story?coll=la-headlines-california&ctrack=1&cset=true

Hahn Takes Jabs at His Opponents
In last debate before the election, mayor strikes a more aggressive tone. A Times poll shows him neck-and-neck with Villaraigosa, Hertzberg.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-debate1mar01,1,2522543.story?coll=la-headlines-california&ctrack=3&cset=true

Warning: Hills Can Slide, Even on the Sunniest Days
A Wright landmark and other homes are red-tagged. Key route is closed. More trouble is likely.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-slides1mar01,1,280547.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Commuter Website Hopes for Lots of Traffic
Aiming to increase the number of ride-sharers, five Southland counties have launched a site pulling together helpful transit information.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-wheel1mar01,1,7898772.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Election of County Executive Proposed
Criticizing Los Angeles County's "Soviet-style system" of government as outdated and unsuitable for its 10 million residents, Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky said Monday that he would push for the creation of an elected county executive answerable to voters instead of the Board of Supervisors.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-supes1mar01,1,7234237.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Former Official Gets 2 Years in Corruption Case
Ex-member of a water district board based in Carson had solicited and laundered a bribe.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-water1mar01,1,6911145.story?coll=la-headlines-california

TV Viewers Must Wait for Debate
KCBS decides to delay airing the last meeting of mayoral candidates. Post-Academy Awards 'Entertainment Tonight' is shown instead.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-delay1mar01,1,231054.story?coll=la-headlines-california

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From the Daily News:

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Growing danger
Grass sprouted by rains a fire threat
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2737593,00.html

Hertzberg cries foul over fund raising
Former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg accused Mayor James Hahn on Monday of violating the spirit of his ban on commissioners raising political funds by allowing union leaders to steer about $200,000 to independent expenditure campaigns supporting his re-election.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2737601,00.html

Hahn goes on offensive in final debate
Seeking to shift attention to the records of his major opponents, Mayor James Hahn on Monday attacked their positions on issues like public safety, housing and transportation during the final debate before next Tuesday's mayoral election.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2737851,00.html

Burbank begins studio shuttles
BURBANK -- Burbank Local Transit on Monday began running two shuttles from the North Hollywood Metro Red Line station to the Disney building, Warner Bros. Studios and other nearby businesses.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2737670,00.html