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New transit-corridor development a must

THE San Fernando Valley sits at a crossroads. We have the opportunity to finally get our fair share of "smart economic growth" that generates quality jobs and promotes the unique attributes and industries of the San Fernando Valley.

Debate organizers' error is unspeakable

`Debate is life; the rest is just prep time."

L.A. council must say no to DWP rate-hike grab

The Los Angeles City Council should do more than just delay the Department of Water and Power's planned rate hikes.

Business `leaders' bar safe alternative to LAX

Is there anyone who truly likes flying in and out of Los Angeles International Airport? Recent growth at other local airports - Burbank and Long Beach in particular - certainly suggests that people would rather go elsewhere as long as flights are available.

Broad fix needed for gang woes

ON Sept. 15, Luis Angel Garcia, a 23-day-old infant was shot and killed in broad daylight in a crowded marketplace near MacArthur Park in central Los Angeles.

Flood warning falls on county's deaf ears

A 91-year-old landowner is warning county officials that a dam on his property north of Chatsworth poses a major flood threat to neighborhoods downstream from his Brown's Canyon spread.

DWP leadership needs to be returned to pros

There is definitely an environmental factor at the heart of the dysfunctional family feud unfolding between the Los Angeles City Council and top brass at the city's cash-cow utility, the Department of Water and Power.

Financial-disclosure plan unfair to police

Today, the Los Angeles Police Commission will consider approving financial-disclosure requirements for all LAPD officers working in narcotics and gang units.

Wonderful life antidote for our fears

George Bailey stands poised on the bridge, contemplating ending his life. George has been on that cold, dark bridge just about every Christmas season since 1946, when "It's a Wonderful Life" came out (to not much acclaim).