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L.A. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson wins the council presidency, will replace Krekorian
6 months, 3 weeks ago

L.A. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson wins the council presidency, will replace Krekorian

LA Times  

Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, pictured in January, was elected Tuesday to serve as the council’s next president, replacing Paul Krekorian. Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson won his bid for the council’s top leadership post on Tuesday, saying he intends to use the presidency to focus heavily on homelessness. Harris-Dawson had sought De León’s resignation nearly two years …

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Univision news anchor León Krauze departs after network’s controversial Trump interview
1 year, 1 month ago

Univision news anchor León Krauze departs after network’s controversial Trump interview

LA Times  

León Krauze, a veteran news anchor for Univision and its Los Angeles TV station, has resigned in the aftermath the Spanish-language network’s recent interview with former President Trump. Parent company TelevisaUnivision said in a statement that it “expresses our heartfelt gratitude for the outstanding contributions, expertise, and insightful analyses delivered by León Krauze throughout his tenure with our news division.We …

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Dianne Feinstein, California's first woman in Senate, dies
1 year, 2 months ago

Dianne Feinstein, California's first woman in Senate, dies

LA Times  

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein survived an assassination attempt and a mayoral recall effort to become the most popular politician in California for years running. And for Jill and me, a cherished friend.” He said in a statement that Feinstein was a woman who “made history in so many ways.. Dianne was tough, sharp, always prepared, and never pulled a punch, …

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The mystery behind L.A. racist tape scandal: Who leaked it — and why?
2 years, 2 months ago

The mystery behind L.A. racist tape scandal: Who leaked it — and why?

LA Times  

Questions are swirling about the origins of a recording that captured Councilmember Kevin de León and then-council President Nury Martinez, among others, making racist, crude and bigoted remarks. “My goal in life is to get the three of you elected, and you know, I’m just focused on that,” Ron Herrera, president of the federation, told Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo …

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Los Angeles Council president resigns after racist remarks
2 years, 2 months ago

Los Angeles Council president resigns after racist remarks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The president of the Los Angeles City Council resigned from the post Monday after she was heard making racist comments and other coarse remarks in a leaked recording of a conversation with other Latino leaders. “Therefore, effective immediately I am resigning as President of the Los Angeles City Council.” The statement did not say she would resign …

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Los Angeles Council president resigns after racist remarks
2 years, 2 months ago

Los Angeles Council president resigns after racist remarks

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Therefore, effective immediately I am resigning as President …

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L.A. Council reshuffles leadership team, giving Mitch O’Farrell its No. 2 post
3 years, 2 months ago

L.A. Council reshuffles leadership team, giving Mitch O’Farrell its No. 2 post

LA Times  

The Los Angeles City Council voted to install Mitch O’Farrell in the council’s No. 2 leadership post The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to put Councilman Mitch O’Farrell in its No. The council voted 10 to 0 to remove Councilman Joe Buscaino as president pro tempore and replace him with O’Farrell, whose district includes Echo Park, Hollywood and Atwater …

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