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Speak out on issues facing the Southland: L.A. has what officials believe are the first stop-sign cameras in the nation, with $100 fines for those who don’t stop. Do you like the idea? L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca wants to put more jail inmates on house arrest to ease jail overcrowding. A good idea? What do you think about the fight between community activists and Disney officials over development in Anaheim? Speak out. latimes.com/california
Bottleneck Blog
With all the talk about building new freeways around the Southland, are these projects just pipe dreams? We rank the contenders. latimes.com/bottleneck
Homicide Report
The Times’ Jill Leovy examines the shooting death of a 17-year-old Belmont High School soccer player, including the thoughts of a neighbor. latimes.com/homicidereport
The Daily Mirror
A look back to July 1957, when developers unveiled plans for high-rises on the site of the Ambassador Hotel on Wilshire. latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedailymirror
The Spector Trial
Will one of Phil Spector’s defense attorney’s go to jail? Full coverage of the Spector murder trial, including a blog from inside the courtroom, photos, videos, interactive graphics and background articles. latimes.com/spector
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