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L.A. Mayor with Baggage Seeks Job
By Patrick Range McDonald
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The Informer
2:15 pm
May. 24, 2013
Los Angeles News
[Update] How L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Spent His 12-Hour Days in 2012
By Patrick Range McDonald
Updated below with Villaraigosa responding to the Weekly's coverage, saying "I live in a bubble, and I love that bubble." Please see today's L.A. Weekly cover story, "L.A. Mayor With Baggage Se... More >>
The Informer
1:48 pm
May. 24, 2013
Los Angeles News
Porn Condom Law Blocked in California Assembly Committee
By Dennis Romero
The porn industry has lost a few battles in the last year or so. It faces mandatory condoms on-set in both the city and county of Los Angeles, for the most part. And when bareback production appa... More >>
The Informer
1:37 pm
May. 24, 2013
Los Angeles News
Dodgers Media Firestorm Extinguished, Don Mattingly Still in Place
By Howard Cole
If the lesson to the media, and to FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal in particular is "mess with the Dodgers, you get burned," it's been delivered loud and clear, received, over and out. And I'm hav... More >>
The Informer
12:48 pm
May. 24, 2013
Los Angeles News
Los Angeles River Opens to Boaters For First Time Since 1930s
By Dennis Romero
For the first time ever -- well, not really ever, but almost -- the Los Angeles River will be open to kayakers and fishermen (and women). This new era of openness starts Monday, Memorial Day, and... More >>
The Informer
10:07 am
May. 24, 2013
Los Angeles News
Wendy Williams on Ravers: 'They Take Drugs -- I Mean The Loopty-Doopty'
By Dennis Romero
Usually people in the lamestream media get raves all wrong. It's not as if most journalists have even been to one. And then there were L.A. politicians, with pro-rave lobbyists whispering in the... More >>
The Informer
9:01 am
May. 24, 2013
Los Angeles News
Crazy Lady Photographed During Van Nuys Dognapping
By Dennis Romero
What the hell is wrong with people these days? Los Angeles has seen its second report of a dognapping in as many weeks. The latest involves a woman who went into a Van Nuys yard, took pictures, ... More >>
The Informer
8:03 am
May. 24, 2013
Los Angeles News
Charlie Sheen Discovers His Latino Roots (For a Gig)
By Dennis Romero
Charlie Sheen said last year that being Latino "was never a part of my life growing up ... My parents never infused it into our household." A guy born Carlos Irwin Estévez who has displayed a rep... More >>
The Informer
7:05 am
May. 24, 2013
Los Angeles News
Are Smart People Better Drivers?
By Dennis Romero
Are smart people better drivers? Maybe, maybe not. But your own casual research on the streets of Los Angeles would suggest a strong correlation between idiots and crap motorists, right? (Just lo... More >>
The Informer
6:00 am
May. 24, 2013
Los Angeles News
The Undercover Animal Cruelty Videos that Spurred Big Ag's Censorship Crusade
By Pete Kotz
This week's story, "The Ag Gag War," goes behind the scenes of the guerilla fight between animal rights groups and Big Agriculture. For years organizations like the Humane Society and Mercy fo... More >>
The Informer
6:00 am
May. 24, 2013
Los Angeles News
Three Days Antonio Villaraigosa Slacked Off the Most in 2012
By Patrick Range McDonald
Read the scathing L.A. Weekly cover story "Antonio Villaraigosa's Quest for Wall Street, Washington and Wealth." Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa sure knows how to live it up on other peo... More >>
The Informer
12:40 pm
May. 23, 2013
Los Angeles News
Leimert Park Gets $120 Mil Metro Station
By Dennis Romero
Chins were scratched and heads shook in 2011 when it was revealed that Metro's Crenshaw/LAX light-rail line would not feature a proper stop in the heart of African-American L.A., Leimert Park. T... More >>
The Informer
12:16 pm
May. 23, 2013
Los Angeles News
Mafia Cocaine Ring Ran Through Beverly Hills?
By Dennis Romero
A mob-connected drug trafficker was living right under our noses in Beverly Hills, helping to stash kilos of cocaine, make deals with the Sinaloa drug cartel and move millions of dollars worth of ... More >>
The Informer
9:05 am
May. 23, 2013
Los Angeles News
L.A. Marijuana Dispensaries Face Legal Action If They Don't Close
By Dennis Romero
The L.A. City Attorney's office this week said it would begin the job of telling most marijuana dispensaries in town that it's time to close up for good. Of course, that actually happening is a ... More >>
The Informer
8:04 am
May. 23, 2013
Los Angeles News
Carmen Trutanich's Loss Was Historic
By Dennis Romero
Mike Feuer took City Attorney Carmen Trutanich's job with 62 percent of the vote versus the incumbent's less than 38 percent, a more than 24-point spread. Some think Trutanich's failed run for d... More >>
The Informer
7:06 am
May. 23, 2013
Los Angeles News
Should L.A. City Elections Sync Up With Presidential Years?
By Dennis Romero
Tuesday's election was historic. We got our first elected mayor of Jewish ancestry. And our second mayor in modern times with Mexican heritage. But most of you didn't bother to vote. The L.A. C... More >>
The Informer
6:00 am
May. 23, 2013
Los Angeles News
Eric Garcetti, The Boy Mayor of Los Angeles
By Gene Maddaus
Eric Garcetti, 42, will be the youngest mayor of Los Angeles in 100 years. At 42, he's not quite as fresh-faced as he was when he ran for City Council at the ripe age of 29. But he's still young... More >>
Features
12:00 am
May. 23, 2013
Los Angeles News
Antonio Villaraigosa's Quest for Wall Street, Washington and Wealth
By Patrick Range McDonald
After 19 years spent mostly in elected office, where he has gained a reputation as a frenetic promoter of both himself and the city, Los Angeles... More >>
News
12:00 am
May. 23, 2013
Los Angeles News
Should Mr. Checkpoint Be Tweeting DUI Stops?
By David Futch
Sennett Devermont styles himself the drinking crowd's Batman, working to keep Los Angeles drivers out of trouble if they're thinking of drinking... More >>
Letters
12:00 am
May. 23, 2013
Los Angeles News
Porn Stars and Mangled Limbs: Readers Express Dismay
By L.A. Weekly readers
The Knight Called Nuch It's been a few weeks, but some readers are still grousing about our May 10 cover, an homage to Monty Python featuring none... More >>
The Informer
5:42 pm
May. 22, 2013
Los Angeles News
Memo to Don Mattingly: Shut the Puck Up!
By Howard Cole
Don Mattingly is on a plane home from Wisconsin as we speak, and may be handed a pink slip with his luggage upon disembarking. Perhaps his firing comes during the team's day off tomorrow -- as ... More >>
The Informer
1:46 pm
May. 22, 2013
Los Angeles News
'Priceless' Indian Deluxe Bicycle Stolen in Lancaster
By Dennis Romero
A nearly 100-year-old bicycle said to be quite valuable and rare was stolen from its owner's home in Lancaster, authorities said. The red Indian Deluxe, which looks like Pee-wee Herman's dream r... More >>
The Informer
1:09 pm
May. 22, 2013
Los Angeles News
Marijuana Shops Might Sue to Stay Open in L.A.
By Dennis Romero
Measure D. a law that would close nine out of 10 marijuana dispensaries in town, maybe more, was passed by you, the voter, last night. But that doesn't mean it's over for hundreds or perhaps eve... More >>
The Informer
10:48 am
May. 22, 2013
Los Angeles News
Mitch O'Farrell Beats the Candidate From Nowhere, John Choi, and a Union Machine
By Jill Stewart
Hollywood and the Tri-Hipster Area are nothing if not independent, and on Tuesday they defied months of wrongheaded conventional wisdom that said John Choi, a guy nobody in City Council District... More >>

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Antonio Villaraigosa's Quest for Wall Street, Washington and Wealth Antonio Villaraigosa's Quest for Wall Street, Washington and Wealth
By Patrick Range McDonald

After 19 years spent mostly in elected office, where he has gained a reputation as a frenetic promoter of both himself and the city, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was… More >>

Should Mr. Checkpoint Be Tweeting DUI Stops? Should Mr. Checkpoint Be Tweeting DUI Stops?
By David Futch

Sennett Devermont styles himself the drinking crowd's Batman, working to keep Los Angeles drivers out of trouble if they're thinking of drinking and then weaving their way home. Mothers Against… More >>

Porn Stars and Mangled Limbs: Readers Express Dismay Porn Stars and Mangled Limbs: Readers Express Dismay
By L.A. Weekly readers

The Knight Called Nuch It's been a few weeks, but some readers are still grousing about our May 10 cover, an homage to Monty Python featuring none other than city attorney… More >>

The 2013 People Issue The 2013 People Issue
By Sarah Fenske

Alicia Estrada is clearly used to running the show: She's a fast talker with that direct, decisive manner common to people in charge. Which makes sense when you hear her… More >>

Carmen Trutanich Was Knocked Down. Can He Get Back Up? Carmen Trutanich Was Knocked Down. Can He Get Back Up?
By Gene Maddaus

At midday, it's not crowded along the San Pedro waterfront. Amid acres of free, legal public parking, one white SUV is parked in the red, directly in front of the… More >>

Why Are Women Practically Nonexistent on L.A. City Council? Why Are Women Practically Nonexistent on L.A. City Council?
By Hillel Aron

Eleven years ago, five powerful women served on the 15-member Los Angeles City Council. Today, there is one — Jan Perry, who is termed out this year. When the new… More >>

Arts District Blowback: Readers Criticize Our Cover Story Arts District Blowback: Readers Criticize Our Cover Story
By L.A. Weekly readers

A Neighborhood in Transition Who's responsible for the Arts District's popularity? Some readers were livid that, in her cover story, Alissa Walker gave credit to real estate broker Tyler Stonebreaker ("Can… More >>

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