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Tricks and treats of 'Deceptive Practice'- Mayor Villaraigosa unveiled his goals for the ten LAUSD schools that have moved under his guidance. LAT, DN
- There were 84 homicides in Los Angeles from June through August, the lowest total since 1967. In 1991 there were 323 summer murders. LAT, DN
- While Sarah Palin speaks tonight in St. Paul, Michelle Obama will be here at two fundraisers. DN wires
- Downtown's Museum of Neon Art is featured in today's Wall Street Journal.
- Two sheriff's patrol cars collided in Palmdale responding to hoax calls about deputies needing help. DN wires
- The MTA's Westside transit alternatives includes two possible subway routes, along Wilshire and a portion of Santa Monica boulevards. Road Sage, DN
- LAT editorial opposes the badges for City Hall lobbyists idea. Daily News favors. LAT, DN
- The L.A. Times got another fact of Los Angeles geography wrong, misplacing Hollywood Dell. Corrections
- Two Malibu men were charged with battery in those attacks on paparazzi taking photos of actor Matthew McConaughey. Breeze wires
- The Dodgers suddenly are just 1½ games out of first place. MLB.com
- Movie trailer voice-over stalwart Don LaFontaine died at age 68. LAT, AP
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