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By Joe Linton

9:07 AM PST on February 28, 2025

Metro approved a 12-month weapons screening pilot

More on Bass Appointing Padilla to Metro (Daily News)
Metro Approves Weapon Detection Pilot (LAist, KCAL, Spectrum1, Eastsider)
Two Teen Cyclists Arrested From Viral Video Attack (KTLA, Biking in L.A.)
E-Scooter/E-Bike Theft Reports Rising In L.A. City (Xtown)
County District Awards $17M Grants For 13 Park Projects (Urbanize)
Santa Monica Plans Park Renovation Next To SMC Station (Urbanize)
Meme Site Competition For So Cal’s Worst Parking Lot (LAist)
Glendale Council Approves Transpo Projects Funding (News Press)
Carnage: Driver Kills East Long Beach Pedestrian (LB Post)
DUI Driver Arrested After Crash At Castaic Gas Station (SC Signal)
Bill Would Set Stage For Metro Transit Olympics Ticket Charge (SBCA)
States Want Fossil Fuel Companies To Pay For Climate Disasters (L.A. Progressive)
So Cal Heat Records Set This Week (KTLA)

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