The memorial service for singer Michael Jackson cost the city of Los Angeles $1.4 million, the mayor’s office said. Costs included putting extra police on the streets, trash pickup, sanitation, traffic control and more for the Tuesday event, a spokeswoman said. The city, which is $530 million in debt, set up a Web page seeking donations to help with the expenses.[...]

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Mayor’s office: Jackson memorial cost L.A. $1.4M