Mayor Sam's Hotsheet for Wednesday

KCAL 9 News is reporting that a would-be liquor store robber was shot and wounded by an employee, Tuesday night. The shooting occurred in the 200 block of West Rosecrans Avenue, near Willowbrook Avenue, in Compton. Now tell the anti-gun nuts that. Its always news when some kid gets a hold of their parent's gun and shoots someone. However, it happens many, many times more often that crime is prevented and even lives are saved by firearms used defensively.

TV's Judge Judy Sheindlen has received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her tenth year on the air. Her bonus prize was to appear live with Larry King on CNN, but not for the "full hour."

Anaheim City Council members met behind closed doors to discuss their next option now that they have lost their lawsuit which sought to force Major League Baseball's franchise, The Los Angeles Angeles of Anaheim to lose the Los Angeles in their name. City officials plan to refile the case and ask a judge to order the team to change their name.

If you haven't checked out the "Here in Van Nuys Blog," I highly recommend it. While there are many times I don't agree with their politics, nonetheless its almost always intersesting and different. Blogger Andrew doesn't exclusively stick to news about one of the Valley's oldest communities, but he sure highlights and illuminates the area in ways I would have never thought of. His most recent post contrasts the color and vibrancy of buildings and neighborhoods in Central American nations against the often dull, drab colors of the Valley - particulary in Burbank which Andrew describes as having "a fear of strong hues" which "keeps the housing stock safely bland." Andrew suggests that paint manufacturers like Dunn-Edwards could tap any number of recent Central American immigrants to paint the town red (and orange and blue and green).

Wednedsay Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will speak at the Los Angeles Times Publisher's Forum on Homelessness. A one-hour, edited version of the program will air on KTLA at 11 p.m. Then the Mayor will speak at a Ronald H. Brown Democratic Club general meeting.

Public Meetings for Wednesday

8:30 a.m.: The Los Angeles Police Commission will hold a special meeting. Agenda includes a discussion and possible board action on a policy governing the release of the names of officers involved in use-of-force incidents. Room 150, Parker Center, 150 N. Los Angeles St.

9:00 a.m.: The City Council's Energy and the Environment Committee will meet. Agenda items include discussion of whether to approve a five-year contract with the operators of Sunshine Canyon landfill. Room 1010, City Hall, 200 N. Spring St.

9:00 a.m.: The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission will meet. Hall of Records, 320 W. Temple St., room 150.

10:00 a.m.: The Los Angeles City Council will meet. Council chamber, third floor, City Hall, 200 N. Spring St.

1:00 p.m.: The Los Angeles County Commission on Disabilities will meet. Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple St.

1:00 p.m.: The Los Angeles County Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Commission will meet. Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple St. Room 743

2:00 p.m.: The City Council's Personnel Committee will meet. Agenda items include discussion of a report on the Fire Department's grievance process for discriminatory and retaliatory complaints. Room 1050, City Hall, 200 N. Spring St.

2:00 p.m.: The City Council's Public Works Committee will meet. Agenda items include the designation of the Mar Vista neighborhood. Room 1060, City Hall, 200 N. Spring St.

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