August 2009 Archives
Expanded Charter Plan for L.A. Schools Approved
L.A. Unified School District officially loses control over 250 area schools, including both the worst and some schools yet to be built at all. The move could make Mayor Villaraigosa a bigger player in local schools, as he's always wanted.
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Gubernatorial Race Already Running
We're still over a year away from the next state gubernatorial election, but the commentary and polling and guessing game is already in full swing.
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Trutanich: "Hanging Out" Can Be a Crime
City Attorney Trutanich wants to give LA cops the ability to arrest known taggers just for hanging out together.
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Cut Politicians' Pay, Save L.A.?
A local political gadfly, and possible future City Council candidate, launches campaign to cut city officials' pay--in half.
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A New Legal Shot at Prop 8 is Launched
A federal lawsuit challenging California's anti-gay marriage Proposition 8 was officially launched this week.
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California Might Get Tougher on Drugs
A state agency might decide to use federal money for increased drug law enforcement, despite California's desperate fiscal need for smaller prison population.
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Pot Raids Continue, Feds Continue to Help
Police raids on medical marijuana dispensaries continue--and continue with federal help, despite an Obama promise.
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Mayor Wants Outsiders to Run Some Schools
Villaraigosa wants to open up the operation of new schools to private bidding, and teachers unions are not amused.
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The People vs. the State Budget
The state budget is now facing new barriers via lawsuits from state organizations and citizens.
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Chief Bratton Leaves LAPD
LAPD Chief William Bratton makes a surprise move out of his office and out of town. His timing and his next step are both in question.
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The (Subsidized) Circus is Coming!
The City Council approves a fed-funded loan to bring Cirque du Soleil to Hollywood and Highland.
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Hard Times for California Redevelopment Agencies
California's redevelopment agencies are among many state functions feeling the budget crunch, though some defenders of private property are happy to see them hurting.
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