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26:47

Day Four and Counting

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2007/10/25

Decreasing winds have helped exhausted firefighters gain some ground today, but many fires are still not close to containment and at least one arson investigation is under way. President Bush has declared a disaster which means federal assistance for fire victims. Property damage in San Diego County will top one billion dollars, where local officials are being criticized for a lapse in preparedness.

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25:50

Another Day of Fires with More to Come

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2007/10/24

At least two people have died, many more have been injured, and at least 1,300 homes and businesses have been lost. But with more than a half million people evacuated, those numbers are bound to rise. President Bush has sent federal resources into the region and he’ll be here himself on Thursday. There is no sign of a let up in the extreme weather conditions that have Southern California burning.

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26:39

Fire and More Fire in Southern California

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2007/10/23

There’s been one death, many buildings destroyed and hundreds of thousands of evacuations today in Southern California. About twelve major fires are burning from the high desert to the Pacific Ocean, and some fire crews have been delayed in their work rescuing residents who refused to leave their homes.

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26:59

What Kind of Governor is Arnold Schwarzenegger?

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2007/10/17

Arnold Schwarzenegger crusades world wide against global warming, but in Sacramento this year he scored 100% for business. Since he won the recall election, he has vetoed bills passed by Democrats at a higher rate than Pete Wilson, George Deukmejian or even Ronald Reagan. But Republicans are furious. One consultant says, “He switched parties. He just didn’t re-register.” Also, an update on the producers, the Writers Guild and residuals.

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27:07

Big-Rig Crash in the Newhall Pass

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2007/10/16

It’s still unclear what happened to at least nine drivers who apparently escaped from Friday night’s inferno in the Newhall Pass Tunnel. Temperatures reached as high as 1400 degrees after the crash of 31 vehicles, some of which were reduced to molten metal. Truck drivers say the tunnel was an accident waiting to happen. We’ll hear from Caltrans and others tonight.

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26:37

Is the Superintendent Trying to Break Up the LAUSD?

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2007/10/12

Superintendent David Brewer wants to put 44 of LA's lowest-performing schools into a separate district with its own superintendent, its own curriculum and its own rules. Is it the beginning of a breakup for the Los Angeles Unified School District? Also, what about fixing the LAUSD payroll system?

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27:01

Is California Ready for Lotto-Care?

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2007/10/11

California voters earmarked the State Lottery for education. But Governor Schwarzenegger wants to lease it to a private operator, claiming that increased profits would help subsidize health care reform. The teachers’ unions don’t like the idea and neither do Indian tribes with gambling compacts. Tonight: a report on progress—or the lack of it—in Sacramento.

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26:30

The LAPD and the May Day Mayhem

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2007/10/10

Twenty-six officers could face discipline for the confusion and misdirection that led to excessive force against peaceful protesters and news reporters on May 1st in LA’s Mac Arthur Park. Also tonight, the price of water is going up and Southern California may face rationing.

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26:06

ICE Cracks Down in Southern California

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2007/10/05

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement promises to continue its crackdown, despite claims that a climate of fear is bad for LA's economy. Also, are LA Sheriff's deputies playing games with the law?

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26:55

New Gang Initiatives and a New 'Gang Czar' in Los...

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2007/10/04

In February's election, Los Angeles voters may be asked to approve a $30 parcel tax on every property in the city. The objective would be $40 million for the fight against gangs.

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26:26

Private Security Contractors and Public Accountability

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2007/10/03

Blackwater USA was on the carpet today on Capitol Hill. Tonight, are they highly-paid mercenaries out of control or skilled professionals taking on the riskiest of necessary assignments? Also, LA’s most successful gang program re-opens in downtown LA.

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26:34

Blue Whales in an Increasingly Noisy Ocean

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2007/09/28

Blue Whales are believed to be the largest animals ever. Now they’re an endangered species. This month, no less than three blue whales have been found dead in the Santa Barbara Channel, and evidence shows they collided with ships. On Reporter’s Notebook, Governor Schwarzenegger and wrongful convictions in state courts.

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26:09

California and the Next President of the United States

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2007/09/27

Next June, California voters may get a chance to change state rules for presidential elections. Republicans are gathering signatures for a measure that would divide the state’s electoral-college votes instead of letting the winner take all. Also tonight, a mistrial in the Phil Spector murder case.

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26:25

Is there Still a Hospital Near You?

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2007/09/26

Today’s LA Times reports that 15% of hospital beds in LA and Orange Counties are at risk because of financial problems. But hospitals are charging more too, and skeptics raise questions about how well they’re managed. On Reporter’s Notebook, crime has dropped on LA’s Skid Row—at least in the short term.

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26:34

How Green is the Governor of California?

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2007/09/25

Arnold Schwarzenegger told a UN conference today that California is on the “cutting edge” against global warming. But Schwarzenegger himself gets mixed reviews, from traditional environmentalists and from Republicans who want to take the issue back from the Democrats. On Reporter’s Notebook, Pasadena’s All Saints Episcopal Church and the IRS.

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26:47

It's OJ, All Over Again

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2007/09/20

News helicopters followed OJ Simpson’s car today, this time through the streets of Las Vegas. He was released on bond after three nights in jail. Simpson is charged with kidnapping and armed robbery for trying to recover sports memorabilia he says belongs to him. Tonight: was it a setup? Are the charges fair? Will Simpson be tried for these crimes or the ones he was acquitted of 12 years ago?

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26:49

Transforming Parking Space into Open Space

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2007/09/19

From Dodger Stadium and the Coliseum all the way to the west side, some of LA’s streets and thoroughfares may look a bit different this coming Friday. Scattered parking spaces will be turned into tiny parks, complete with grass, trees, benches and other attractions, depending on who feeds the meter. Parking Day LA is supposed to dramatize a familiar question: does LA give up too much of its surface area to the automobile?

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26:16

Politics, the Law, and Academic Freedom

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2007/09/14

A nationally known Constitutional scholar has been hired, then fired as the founding dean of UC Irvine’s new law school. Liberal Professor Irwin Chemerinsky won’t get the job and even some prominent conservatives call it a violation of academic freedom. We’ll hear from him and others tonight. On Reporter’s Notebook, a go-ahead for California’s fight against global warming.

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26:39

Mexican Trucks on US Highways

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2007/09/13

The North American Free Trade Agreement gives U.S. and Mexican trucks free range in each other’s countries, but the U.S. has refused to implement it for fourteen years. President Bush has started a pilot program, and the first Mexican truck delivered a load of steel in North Carolina on Monday. Now Congress is trying to put on the brakes. Tonight we’ll hear about traffic safety, the environment, homeland security, and international treaties.

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26:33

Fred Thompson Makes It Official

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2007/09/07

While eight Republican candidates were trudging through yet another debate in New Hampshire last night Fred Thompson upstaged them -- from Los Angeles. He went on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and finally announced he was running for the White House. Some experts say his announcement was big news because the field's so weak. But does Thompson have the substance to win over conservatives? Jim Sterngold guest hosts.Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBC Universal via Getty Images

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