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Lip Service to Business Community, Lip Service to Protesters — Corruption as Usual at City Hall

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

It was one of those gloriously only in L.A. moments when our hypocrisy and contradictions were on full display before the world. The city’s business community filled the City Council Chamber for two hours before the regular Council meeting last … Continue reading →

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Small Towns Out in the Desert Somewhere Are Run Better Than LA

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

The most memorable line Antonio Villaraigosa ever uttered came when he was under criticism for jet-setting around the world, hobnobbing with big shots and failing to pay attention to his duties as mayor of the second largest city in America. … Continue reading →

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Voter Outcry over Measure B Gets Heard (by some) at City Hall

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

Responding to a letter from the LA Chamber, Carpenters Union and the VoteNoMeasureB campaign, several city officials say they have heard the message: Open and inclusive process to develop a renewable energy plan that serves everyone and achieves success. The … Continue reading →

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