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Jun 2009

We won't rain on their parade -- but should we pay for it?

Woo hoo and congrats to the Lakers, bringing home the big trophy. What they've come home to [besides the cleanup from the deplorable ''celebration'' mini-riots on Sunday night] is a pretty vinegary debate about whether a city that's got a...

15

Jun 2009

LAPD officers union: No public funding for Laker parade

Despite the city's plan to split the cost of a parade honoring the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, the head of the union that represents LAPD officers criticized the expense again today, saying no public funds should be spent on a...

12

Jun 2009

CHP encourages residents to report out-of-state license plates

Officials want residents whose vehicles are registered in other states to pay their fair share in licensing fees. The California Highway Patrol is out to catch cheaters. The CHP is asking people to report those who drive around with out-of...

12

Jun 2009

California has 50 days to live

California officially has a drop-dead date now. State Controller John Chiang told Arnold Schwarzenegger last night that the state has 50 days before it hits a financial meltdown. So in that time, it either needs a bailout, massive budget...