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Today’s Headlines

“Budget Crisis” Ballot Measure in Trouble (Times) Fasana and Other Measure R Opponents Lobby for Measure R Funds (Star-News) Santa Monica Residents Opposed to Expo Yard at Art Complex (Times) What is Crank Mob and What the Hell Happened on Saturday Night? (LAist) Bomb Scare at Pershing Station Just Happens to Occur During Week of … Continued

By Damien Newton

7:29 AM PDT on March 26, 2009

“Budget Crisis” Ballot Measure in Trouble (Times)
Fasana and Other Measure R Opponents Lobby for Measure R Funds (Star-News)
Santa Monica Residents Opposed to Expo Yard at Art Complex (Times)
What is Crank Mob and What the Hell Happened on Saturday Night? (LAist)
Bomb Scare at Pershing Station Just Happens to Occur During Week of Bag Searches (Bus Bench)
And Here’s Another Reminder That Electric Cars Can’t Cure the Ills of Automobility (NYer)
Should CA Enact “Idaho Stop” Law for Cyclists? (SF Streetsblog)
In Time for Tax Season: A Guide to the Bike Commuter Benefit (WashCycle via Streetsblog.net)
Congressman Slams “Wasted” Stimulus Funds for DC Bike Share (DC Examiner)

Damien Newton

Today's Headlines

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