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Sep 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour flyover: Police fear 'gawking and driving'

The space shuttle Endeavour drew a crowd of photographers when it arrived at Edwards Air Force Base on Thursday afternoon. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times) The space shuttle Endeavour's Friday flyover has brought a new set of concerns...

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Sep 2012

Contra Costa Times editorial: Proposition 32 is deceptive and should be rejected

If Proposition 32 did what supporters claim -- limit all special-interest money from corrupting the political system -- we would race to endorse it. It doesn't. It is a deceptive sham that would magnify the influence of wealthy interests...

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Sep 2012

L.A.'s first toll lanes to open Nov. 10 on 110 Freeway

L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas displays a FasTrak device in July. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times) Los Angeles County's first toll lane will open Nov. 10 on the 110 Freeway, officials announced Tuesday. The 11-mile toll...

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Sep 2012

Media coverage of car chases: entertaining, pointless or irresponsible?

A murder suspect led police on a lengthy chase Tuesday before being shot by officers. (NBC-LA) A wave of car chases throughout Southern California has caused the police force to disparage the way media outlets handle coverage of chases...