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09

Feb 2011

LAPD vs. libraries: Cops oppose library funding measure, fearing cuts to police budget

Protesters oppose cuts to library funding outside the Central Library last year The union that represents LAPD officers came out strongly today against Measure L, an item on the March 8 ballot that would set aside funding for the Los...

09

Feb 2011

Cities can impound cars driven by unlicensed drivers, court says

ESCONDIDO ---- The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision Tuesday saying that cities, including Escondido, have the authority under state law to impound cars for up to 30 days when people are caught driving...

08

Feb 2011

Porter Ranch predator may have more victims

Investigators launched a search Tuesday for other possible victims of a suspected sexual predator. Detectives say they have linked one alleged victim to the suspect, and want to know if there could be more. Marcelino Tinajero, 33, is...

08

Feb 2011

LAPD officers injured in hit-and-run in Mid-City area

Two Los Angeles police officers were injured Tuesday night when a motorist slammed into their patrol car and fled, authorities said. The hit-and-run collision occurred about 9:30 p.m. near Fairfax Boulevard and Whitworth Drive in the Mid-...