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    Which Way, L.A.?

    The LAPD and the May Day Mayhem

    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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    By Warren Olney • Oct 10, 2007 • 30m Listen

    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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    2 stories
    1. 0:00

      Report on May Day Melee Faults LAPD

      Forty-two cops, reporters and peaceful protesters were injured in LA’s MacArthur Park on May 1st of this year.  The blame lies with errors by senior commanders of the LAPD.

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      1 min
    2. 1:15

      MWD Warns of Water Cuts and Higher Rates

      The Metropolitan Water District serves 18 million people in Southern California.  It provides 82% of Santa Monica’s water supply; 60% for Pasadena and 50% for Burbank.  Even Los Angeles, which has its own Department of Water and Power , gets 34% its water from the MWD.

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      5 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:001 min

      Report on May Day Melee Faults LAPD

    2. 1:155 min

      MWD Warns of Water Cuts and Higher Rates

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