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My Sunday Columns in Daily News and News-Press & Leader

Posted on March 13, 2011 by

Getting Closer to the Impossible Dream “Start by doing what is necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Those words from St. Francis of Assisi have become the guiding light to efforts to reform Los … Continue reading →

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Caruso and Patel in Settlement Talks on Golden Key Hotel Seizure for Americana at Brand

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

TO BE CONTINUED . . The stage was set for a dramatic conclusion to the long, drawn-out battle between Ray Patel, owner of the 55-room Golden Key Hotel, and billionaire developer Rick Caruso, the man who would be mayor of … Continue reading →

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CRA Report: Video Preview of Full Disclosure Series, Caruso’s ‘Piggy Bank’ Play in Glendale

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

$Billions In Fraud & Waste, Who Will Stop It?Leslie Dutton’s Full Disclosure Network has produced a video preview of its new two-part cable TV series on the LA Community Redevelopment Agency. Six eight-minute YouTube videos will be available later this … Continue reading →

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Real L.A. News from the Virtual World

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Gov. Brown Hangs Tough on CRAs After Meeting Antonio, Other Big City Mayors Citing a poll showing two-thirds of voters back him, Gov. Jerry Brown had this to say after hearing how the mayors can’t live without their redevelopment slush … Continue reading →

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