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ABM Industries settles sexual harassment suit with female janitorial workers

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Maintenance contractor ABM Industries has agreed to pay a settlement of close to $6 million to 21 Latina janitorial workers in California. The workers had filed a class action lawsuit against the company for what they described as egregious sexual harassment.

Tax rebate bill for Bell homeowners awaits governor's signature

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The City of Bell today announced that homeowners there are in for a property tax rebate. The rebate results from a state audit — and from a bill the state legislature just passed to return the money to homeowners.

Police: Overall crime rate down in Los Angeles

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Overall crime in Los Angeles is down again, Police Chief Charlie Beck said today, adding that the number of homicides has fallen nearly 10 percent compared to last year.

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