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Week in Review: Term Limits, Assault Weapons Ban and Huell Howser Dies

Also, West Hollywood annual crime stats show an overall increase.

The Los Angeles County Democratic Party voted to oppose the ballot measure seeking to establish term limits for West Hollywood City Council members. Read about that and more top stories from Jan. 6-12.

1. L.A. County Democrats' unanimous vote against Weho term limits fueled the debate between those for and against Measure C, which West Hollywood voters will consider in March.

2. The county Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to support congressional efforts to revive a nationwide ban on assault weapons.

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3. Huell Howser passed away Monday at age 67.

4. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released 2012 crime statistics for Weho and the rest county.

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5. David Wilson, West Hollywood finance director, discussed possible impacts that looming federal budget cuts could have on the city.

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