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Nov 2009
Last-minute objections from Assemblyman Jared Huffman and Sen. Mark Leno have prompted state Treasurer Bill Lockyer to put on hold plans for issuing bonds to pay for the expansion of death row at San Quentin State Prison.
"I think there is...
19
Nov 2009
In a small ceremony held in front of the Police Memorial at the new Police Administration Building, Commander Paul Gillen was memorialized for his service and sacrifice to the Department and City.
Family members including Commander Gillen...
19
Nov 2009
One day after being sworn in as the Los Angeles Police Department's new chief, Charlie Beck on Wednesday urged his command staff to continue making community policing and openness top priorities, alongside crime reduction.
At his first...
19
Nov 2009
Greeted by 250 saluting officers, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck on Thursday led a formal inspection of the Devonshire Division and addressed sworn staff in his first major appearance in the San Fernando Valley since becoming chief. Saying he...