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From the LA Times:

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ID Thieves Tap Files at 2nd Big Data Firm
LexisNexis discloses that information on more than 30,000 Americans was breached. Congress plans to begin hearings today on such problems.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-lexis10mar10,0,4366711.story?coll=la-home-headlines

Villaraigosa, Hahn Kick Off Rematch With Sharp Words
While vowing to focus on leadership, the top finishers offer a glimpse of combative strategies.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor10mar10,1,4816290.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Hahn Is the Trailer in This Sequel
The May 17 runoff will feature the same two men who squared off four years ago for the Los Angeles mayor's office, but don't expect "Hahn vs. Villaraigosa: The Sequel" to be a replay of the 2001 race, political analysts said.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rematch10mar10,1,1053207.story?coll=la-headlines-california

In L.A., a High Turnout of Critics
City clerk considers changes for the May runoff as council members demand an explanation for delays in Tuesday's vote count.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-snafu10mar10,1,7442320.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Wal-Mart Foes Claim Win in Rosemead
Voters oust two council members who backed chain, which still plans to build a store there.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-walmart10mar10,1,4784178.story?coll=la-headlines-california

State Audit Finds Misuse of 'Pork' Money
More than $1.1million in grants for legislators' pet projects was misdirected or unaccounted for, the controller says.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-pork10mar10,1,6859357.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Bill to Protect Motorists From Predatory Towing Clears House
One month after a tow truck driver hauled away a car with a sleeping 4-year-old boy inside, the House of Representatives has passed legislation that would ban the practice known as predatory towing.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-predatory10mar10,1,1714423.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Council OKs Help for Drug Users, Tenants
Over-the-counter sales of syringes is approved, as is ordinance making it harder to evict people from rent-control apartments.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-syringe10mar10,1,1563721.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Turnout in L.A. Hits 16-Year Low
Only 26% cast ballots for mayor. Experts cite voter fatigue from back- to-back elections.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-turnout10mar10,1,3455095.story?coll=la-headlines-california

L.A. Council Runoff to Focus on Growth, Traffic and Housing
Both contenders in May 17 election for Westside seat seek endorsement of eliminated candidate.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-council10mar10,1,5968416.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Election returns
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-agate1a-10mar10,1,1869454.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Port OKs Design Work for Building
Los Angeles port commissioners agreed Wednesday to spend $1 million on a vacant port-owned building, even though it may be sold or leased soon to a school project launched by one of the commissioners.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-port10mar10,1,3577965.story?coll=la-headlines-california

First Lady Takes Stage With Her No. 2
In promoting a social program targeting gang violence, Laura Bush debuts in an official policy role with the president as a sidekick.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-firstlady8mar08,1,1183497.story

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From the Daily News:

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Apathy wins!
72% fail to vote
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2754811,00.html

Sequel likely to be slugfest
In a city that loves sequels, it's Hahn-Villaraigosa II, and based on the sharp exchanges Wednesday, the rematch likely will be bloodier than the first battle four years ago.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2754777,00.html

Rosendahl, Krisiloff in runoff
Miscikowski's 11th District seat on Westside at stake
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2754145,00.html

Senior living, arts complex to open soon
Development to include editing bays for film, video
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2754074,00.html

Valley gave Hertzberg lion's share of its votes
The San Fernando Valley threw its support behind mayoral challenger Bob Hertzberg in the primary election, with one in three voters supporting the former Assembly speaker, unofficial results released Wednesday show.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2754338,00.html

Voting method may be shelved
The city of Los Angeles might temporarily shelve its new voting system after it was blamed for long delays in counting ballots in the mayoral primary, an election official said Wednesday.
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200%257E20954%257E2754073,00.html

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From other sources:

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From the LAPD
At Risk Missing Person
http://www.lapdonline.org/press_releases/2005/03/nr05141.htm

From Senator Boxer
Senators Jeffords and Boxer Release GAO Report Documenting That EPA Should Do More To Protect Communities From Hazardous Waste Exposure
http://boxer.senate.gov/news/record.cfm?id=232978