Showing the governor some love

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger released his own plan to combat gangs on Friday and he's getting something that Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa did not receive with his plan -- widespread support from those involved in the battle.
Even before he formally released his plan, the governor's office released a letter from Connie Rice of the Advancement Project, who has been critical of Villaraigosa's efforts as being little more than a token effort.

"The Advancement Project strongly supports your stated commitment to help build robust gang prevention and intervention systems that complement law enforcement's suppressiona efforts,' Rice wrote.
"These efforts, if successful, will serve as building blocks towared comprehensives prevention systems that remove the neighborhood conditions fueling gang.

A webcast of the governor's announcement is available at his home page.