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Nov 2012

Fewer police, more burglaries in Oakland

Police block of the intersection along High Street after a high speed chase, in pursuit of four burglary suspects with a pistol and a shotgun, Thursday March 15, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Three weeks before a federal judge will hear...

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Nov 2012

Unions hail demise of Riordan pension-reform ballot measure effort

Former Mayor Richard Riordan, shown in 2011, on Monday ended his bid to get his L.A. pension plan on the ballot. (Bret Hartman / For The Times) Representatives of Los Angeles city labor unions on Monday hailed the announcement that...

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Nov 2012

Riordan abruptly ends bid to get L.A. pension measure on ballot

Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan's push for a May ballot measure to cut pension benefits of city employees abruptly collapsed Monday, with a spokesman saying Riordan had suspended signature-gathering efforts. Riordan's Save Los...

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Nov 2012

Holiday Safety Tips From the LAPD

Here's a quick message from the Los Angeles Police Department wishing happy holidays and a reminder to stay safe and don't become a victim of a crime. Lock It: Lock your vehicle every time you leave it unattended and always lock your...