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Population reaching 65% of Original size
By Times Wires
Published December 25, 2007
NEW ORLEANS Despite slow progress in rebuilding some neighborhoods, New Orleans' population is nearing 300,000, or about 65 percent of its pre-Hurricane Katrina size, according to a new report. The report, compiled by urban planning consultant GCR & Associates and based on utility hookups, estimates the population at 295,450 and predicts it will surpass the 300,000 mark soon. Mayor Ray Nagin has said he thinks 2008 will be a turning point, as additional federal aid is freed up and more rebuilding grants are made available to homeowners. Greg Rigamer, GCR & Associates' CEO, said Monday he doesn't expect the city's population to approach its pre-Katrina estimated population of 455,000 anytime soon. Rather, it will level off at about 325,000 to 350,000 in the next few years, he said. SANTA ANA, Calif. Officer accused of stealing cocaine A California Highway Patrol officer is accused of breaking into an evidence locker and stealing more than $1-million worth of cocaine, prosecutors said. Joshua Blackburn, 32, was arrested Friday after stealing several pounds of cocaine earlier that day, Deputy District Attorney Susan Schroeder said. The cocaine was recovered. Blackburn was being held in lieu of $4-million bail. CHICAGO Crash into building disrupts TV news A minivan crashed into the reinforced glass exterior wall of a downtown television studio Sunday night, jarring the building and startling the anchor delivering the 10 p.m. news. No one was injured in the crash at WLS-TV. The impact was heard on the air, and anchor Ravi Baichwal jumped and shouted "ho." The show continued. Police said Monday they cited a 25-year-old man for reckless driving and having no proof of insurance. Elsewhere Amarillo, Texas: A former youth pastor shot and killed his estranged wife's boyfriend, then committed suicide, police said. Several people, including the estranged wife, witnessed the shooting but were not harmed. Times wires
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