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Villaraigosa Loses Appeal for Control of School Board
LA Mayor Villaraigosa lost another round today in his plan for a partial takeover of LA schools. On Reporter's Notebook, multi-million dollar pot farms inside some high-priced suburban homes in the eastern San Gabriel Valley.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenLA Mayor Villaraigosa lost another round today in his plan for a partial takeover of LA schools. On Reporter's Notebook, multi-million dollar pot farms inside some high-priced suburban homes in the eastern San Gabriel Valley.
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2 storiesAnother Court Says 'No' to Mayor Villaraigosa
The Mayor’s plan to take partial control of Los Angeles Unified School District is unconstitutional—even though it was passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor. That’s the unanimous decision of a 3-judge appellate panel, upholding the same ruling by a lower court. The decision throws out a state law passed by the legislature…
Read the story19 minPot Farms Raided in Diamond Bar
Officials uncover an eighth marijuana-harvesting center in the eastern San Gabriel Valley suburbs. The indoor farm is in Diamond Bar, where homes that are too quiet now attract attention. Guest Richard Winton from the Los Angeles Times follows the story.
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