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New Pavilion At LAX To Be Named For Villaraigosa

The new central hall of the LAX international terminal will be named after Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles World Airports announced Sunday.

2013/05/19

As Mayoral Election Winds Down, Negative Campaign Ads Try To Sway Latino Voters

As the mayoral race draws near, both campaigns are heavily courting the Latino voter with Spanish-speaking TV ads.

2013/05/17

Next LA Mayor Faces Grim Budget, Likely Labor Woes

For all their squabbling over fealty to union bosses and ethical lapses real or perceived, the two candidates who could succeed Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa agree on this: City Hall is in trouble.

2013/05/11

Man Arrested After Trying To Return Pipe Bomb At Gun Buyback

A man was arrested during the city’s sixth gun buyback event over the weekend after showing up at a drop-off location with a homemade pipe bomb.

2013/05/06

Los Angeles Professor Preps Next Generation Of Tech Wizards

Trina Gregory teaches her students the importance of staying up to date with cutting-edge technologies.

2013/05/05

Heightened Security Planned For Public Events Across SoCal

Security is being stepped up at public events throughout Southern California this weekend in the wake of Monday’s deadly bombings in Boston but law enforcement officials say there is no imminent threat.

2013/04/20

$1.1B USC Village Project Expected To Bring 12K Jobs To SoCal

A $1.1 billion re-development A $1.1 billion University of Southern California re-development project became official Wednesday with the signing of a development agreement.project near the University of Southern California campus will become official Wednesday.

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Christopher Dorner with former LAPD Chief William Bratton in 2006. (courtesy LAPD)

Report: Some Donors Reconsidering $1.2M Dorner Reward

Several groups who put up reward money for the “capture and conviction” of ex-Los Angeles police officer and accused murderer Christopher Dorner are now reportedly reconsidering their offer.

2013/03/25

LaBonge Announces New Bike Lanes In Silver Lake District

A stretch of the Silver Lake District just got safer thanks to new bike lanes.

2013/03/15

Despite a ton of money spent on advertising, many voters say they will sit this one out. (credit: CBS)

Poll Suggests Voters Are Apathetic About Mayoral Race

The five leading candidates to replace Antonio Villaraigosa as LA mayor have spent a ton of money on TV advertising and despite this — or maybe because of this — a new poll suggests there is widespread apathy going into Tuesday’s runoff election.

2013/03/03

Race, Ethnic Lines Less Visible As LA Picks Mayor

Los Angeles voters are picking a new mayor, but the race is far different from the landmark election of Antonio Villaraigosa eight years ago.

2013/02/24

Governor Brown, Mayor Villaraigosa React To Manhunt For Triple Homicide Suspect

California Governor Jerry Brown and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa both spoke out Thursday about triple homicide suspect Christopher Dorner, a former LAPD officer.

2013/02/07

Villaraigosa Shoots Down Rumors Of Cabinet Position

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is putting an end to rumors that he’s up for a Cabinet position in the Obama administration.

2013/02/01

Villaraigosa Pushes For Immigration Reform During Visit To Nation’s Capitol

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is calling for comprehensive federal immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship
for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the country.

2013/01/14