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Apr 2010

Prison industries maintain monopoly even in tough times

California prisoners, unlike law-abiding citizens, have a guaranteed market for the products they make behind bars: State agencies are required by law to buy them even if private workers can make them cheaper or better. That monopoly is...

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Apr 2010

Thousands expected to mourn fallen LAPD officer Tuesday; downtown traffic will be affected

Thousands are expected to converge on downtown Los Angeles early Tuesday to honor LAPD Officer Robert J. Cottle, killed March 24 in Afghanistan while on Marine Reserve duty. Cottle, 45, was traveling with three other Marines in the Marja...

13

Apr 2010

ICE officers using program to control criminal immigrants

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and federal immigration authorities have another tool to keep dangerous criminal immigrants off the streets. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on Tuesday began using information-...

13

Apr 2010

Arizona passes strict illegal immigration act

Arizona lawmakers on Tuesday approved what foes and supporters agree is the toughest measure in the country against illegal immigrants, directing local police to determine whether people are in the country legally. The measure, long sought...