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Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch
LA Police Protective League
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Los Angeles
Police Protective League
the union that represents the
rank and file LAPD officers
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Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch
Daily News Digest
from LA Police Protective League
June 2, 2011 |
Bryan Stow beating suspect wanted in Nevada gang shooting
Giovanni Ramirez, the man accused by Los Angeles police in the brutal beating of a San Francisco Giants fan at Dodger Stadium, also is a suspect in a gang shooting in Nevada, LAPD officials said Wednesday. Ramirez, 31, was taken into custody last week following an exhaustive, seven-week investigation into the attack in the stadium parking lot that left Bryan Stow, a Bay Area paramedic and father of two, in a coma with brain damage.
Los Angeles Times |
Man kidnapped, held for ransom in South L.A.
A man in his 60s was kidnapped and held for ransom Tuesday night in South L.A., police said. The victim was grabbed and forced into a vehicle by two men around 7 p.m. in the 1800 block of West 47th Street in Vermont Square. The suspects then demanded money from the man's family in exchange for his return, said LAPD Officer Lyle Knight. Within hours, the victim was released in Lynwood without any serious injuries. His captors have not been arrested.
Los Angeles Times |
LAPD officers involved in shooting with armed man in South L.A.
Los Angeles police were involved in a shooting Wednesday evening after a man allegedly pointed at gun at an officer, according to authorities. The officers were responding to a call about a man pointing a gun at a neighbor about 5:40 p.m. in the 6200 block of 4th Avenue in the Hyde Park neighborhood, the Los Angeles Police Department said. The man pointed a gun at officers, and at least one of them fired shots, Officer Karen Rayner said. It was unclear whether anyone was struck.
Los Angeles Times |
L.A. city controller subpoenas 'Gold Card' ticket service records
Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel issued a subpoena Wednesday demanding documents related to the workings of a "Gold Card" parking ticket review service, saying the L.A. Department of Transportation had failed to provide immediate and full access to records. The obscure service, which was known to few outside city government, was highlighted last month in one of Greuel's audits of the transportation department. The service was shut down the next day.
Los Angeles Times |
County leaders call prison ruling 'game changer' in tax debate
As Gov. Jerry Brown continued pushing his tax plan, county leaders lobbying lawmakers on Brown's behalf said there's a new reason to think a budget deal may be near. The recent Supreme Court ruling requiring California to reduce its prison population has been "a game changer" in budget talks, California State Association of Counties Executive Director Paul McIntosh said. Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione, the group's president, said lawmakers he is talking with now are "under the gun."
Sacramento Bee |
Private firm will house up to 1,300 immigration detainees in Southern California
A private management company will house up to 1,300 immigration detainees in Southern California after an agreement between the company, the city of Adelanto and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced Wednesday. The city approached ICE to express interest in housing a detention facility and in turn negotiated with Florida-based GEO Group Inc. to house the facility, said ICE spokeswoman Virginia Kice.
Los Angeles Times |
Minors sentenced to life without parole should get second chance, state Senate decides
A sharply divided state Senate on Wednesday approved giving minors who are sentenced to life in prison without parole a chance to get out. The bill by Sen. Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) would allow those under 18 to have their cases reviewed by the courts after 15 years with the possibility of having their sentences changed to eventually allow parole. Yee said the United States is unique in allowing minors to be sentenced to life without parole.
Los Angeles Times |
Dream Act: Assembly approves state financial aid for illegal immigrants
California lawmakers voted Wednesday to open the door to state-funded financial aid for immigrant college students who entered the United States illegally. The state Assembly approved AB 131, part of the California Dream Act, on a 46-25 party line vote. It now goes to the Senate. Assemblyman Gil Cedillo, a Los Angeles Democrat, has introduced similar legislation each year since 2005 only to see it vetoed by Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, made a campaign pledge last year to sign it.
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LAPD official gives talk on terrorism
The good news is the influence of al-Qaida has diminished, and its powerful leader, Osama bin Laden is dead, Los Angeles Deputy Police Chief Michael Downing told a crowd Wednesday at the Visalia Convention Center. But the violent extremist organization has splintered, sprouting factions in various countries including the United States. And an increasing number of people involved with al-Qaida activities include "home-grown" members raised in the United States who have embraced to core organization's violent extremism, he said.
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