L.A. Mayor calls for partial shutdown of city government
Richie Duchon | 4-6-2010 | Comments |

The standoff between the L.A. City and the Department of Water and Power caused Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to call for dramatic action today. [...]

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Budget cuts run deep for adult education
Richie Duchon | 3-12-2010 | Comments |

Budget cuts to education are deep and widespread across Los Angeles. But one area where they are often overlooked is adult education. [...]

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Jerry Brown jumps in Governor’s race
Richie Duchon | 3-2-2010 | Comments |

California democrats officially have a candidate for governor. But Attorney General Jerry Brown has a few obstacles to overcome in his race back to the governor's seat. [...]

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Board of Supervisors Approves Partnership to Reopen MLK Hospital
Richie Duchon | 12-1-2009 | Comments |

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to join the University of California to reopen the Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital in South Los Angeles. The hospital was closed in 2007 after failing medical inspections. County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas campaigned on the deal and said the hospital will serve communities beyond South Los Angeles. [...]

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Annual Turkey Giveaway
Richie Duchon | 11-24-2009 | Comments |

Jackson Limousine Service's 22nd annual Turkey Give-away provided dinners for those in need. Thousands of people showed up. [...]

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The Los Angeles Police Department gets a new chief
Richie Duchon | 11-3-2009 | Comments |

Deputy Chief Charlie Beck is Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s pick to be the next LAPD Chief. [...]

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New school breaks ground in South Los Angeles
Richie Duchon | 10-20-2009 | Comments |

The Los Angeles Unified School District breaks ground on its 81st new school building in the last 10 years./images/uploads/lausd_groundbreaking_small.jpg [...]

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