Mitch O'Farrell

How L.A. Just Criminalized Valet Parking

The L.A. City Council has created a new law in search of a problem. In this case, the problem is valet parking. You know, the scourge of a town with fewer and fewer spaces and plenty of high rollers who don't mind having Mexicans find them one. Yesterday the council voted unanimously to enact stric ... More >>

Silver Lake Millennials War With Boomers in America's "Most Livable" Community

L.A. City Hall's Super Gay Photo Has a Serious Point

In case you were unaware that new city councilmen Mike Bonin and Mitch O'Farrell are gay, they released this photo today. Which is like a Latino posing in front of a lowrider. Or an African American man raising the "black power" fist. As in, super gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that:

Does Hollywood Have an Active Fault?

The quake zone along Franklin and Yucca could mean billions in future development will be banned

Teens Rob, Steal, Rampage in Hollywood (VIDEO)

Updated at the bottom with a final arrest tally. First posted at 1:18 a.m. See also: Vandalism, Assault During 3rd Night of Trayvon Protests in L.A. On the fourth night of protests over the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin murder case bands of teenagers descended on Hollywood Bo ... More >>

Mitch O'Farrell John Choi Election Returns: O'Farrell Ahead in City Council District 13

Update: Choi is steadily gaining on O'Farrell as more votes flow in. See bottom for details. First posted at 10:49 p.m. Local knowledge is prevailing over ambitious newcomer -- at least in the early returns for Los Angeles City Council District 13, a huge urbanized-plus-hills district including Hol ... More >>

Mitch O'Farrell Beats the Candidate From Nowhere, John Choi, and a Union Machine

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 13 had heard of, could win an L.A. City Council seat thanks to riches from the Los Angeles County Federat ... More >>

Los Angeles Voter Guide May 21, 2013: Mayor, Weed Measures, City Council, City Attorney, LAUSD Board and The Works

Here's a quick guide to the key races and issues on the May 21, 2013 ballot in the city of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Mayoral Race: Read this fascinating dissection of the five main behavioral and philosophical differences between 2013 Los Angeles mayoral candidates Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti, ... More >>

What Are All These Ballots Doing On Some Guy's Bed?

Charges of election fraud are flying in Little Armenia, as council candidates John Choi and Mitch O'Farrell have filed complaints with the district attorney accusing each other of stealing votes. The latest sign that something suspicious might indeed be going on is the above photo -- posted last mon ... More >>

Do Endorsements for John Choi and Mitch O'Farrell Reveal Answers for Tri-Hipster Area Voters?

Is L.A. City Council District 13 candidate John Choi a pawn of downtown City Hall interests? Does rival Mitch O'Farrell really have the support of CD 13's community activists? Will residents be screwed no matter who gets elected? All important questions as the contentious CD 13 race heads into the ... More >>

John Choi and Mitch O'Farrell Throw Off the Gloves in Council District 13 Race

Is L.A. City Council District 13 candidate John Choi running from a sordid past? Is rival Mitch O'Farrell trying to hide his own skeletons? In a recent heated exchange, O'Farrell and Choi have thrown off the gloves and are aiming for the jugular. O'Farrell says in a press release that Choi hasn't ... More >>

Is L.A. City Council Candidate John Choi a No-Show?

Read L.A. Weekly's "Who is Mystery Man John Choi?" Los Angeles City Council District 13 candidate John Choi is getting slammed by his opponent, Mitch O'Farrell. He says Choi has shown a disturbing "pattern" of being a "no-show" at important candidates' forums. "Voters deserve the right to hear abo ... More >>

Most Hilarious Tweets from L.A. Council District 13 Candidate John Choi's 'Parody' Twitter Account

At least someone's having fun with this year's L.A. municipal elections, even though it's at the expense of City Council District 13 candidate John Choi. Choi moved into CD 13 in 2012 and has the major backing of Los Angeles County Federation of Labor boss and political kingmaker Maria Elena Durazo ... More >>

Council District 13 Race: Antonio Villaraigosa Backs Newcomer and Favorite Son John Choi

There's no question about it now. With Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's endorsement of Los Angeles City Council District 13 candidate John Choi today, City Hall's political establishment is squarely behind a man who's had little to no ties with the communities -- such as Hollywood, Silver Lake, and Echo ... More >>

Who is Mystery Man John Choi?

To represent Hollywood, Silver Lake and Echo Park, it pays to be chosen by Maria Elena Durazo

Los Angeles' Historic Election Night for Gay Candidates Underlines 'Gay Okay' Trend in United States

While local media and L.A. political leaders are bemoaning the city's embarrassingly low voter turnout on Election Day, something quite positive, even historic, happened last Tuesday night: Gay candidates across Los Angeles kicked butt. Many gay politicos can't think of an election in Los Angeles h ... More >>

Los Angeles City Council District 11 Primary Results: Mike Bonin Wins Resounding Victory

In the Los Angeles City Council District 11 race, Mike Bonin, the longtime chief of staff to outgoing District 11 Councilman Bill Rosendahl, won a resounding victory on Tuesday night and will replace his boss. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Bonin earned 17,566 votes or 61.19 percent. Sin ... More >>

Los Angeles City Council District 13 Primary Results: Mitch O'Farrell and John Choi Head to May Runoff

In the Los Angeles City Council District 13 race, frontrunners Mitch O'Farrell and John Choi will face each other in a May 21 runoff for one of California's most prized political seats. Past CD 13 council members have made strong runs for mayor and have served in the state legislature. With 100 per ... More >>

Los Angeles City Controller Primary Results: Ron Galperin and Dennis Zine to Face Each Other in May Runoff

In the Los Angeles City Controller race, Dennis Zine and Ron Galperin are heading to a May 21 runoff. Zine raised more money -- $811,000 to Galperin's $362,000 -- but Galperin got a Los Angeles Times endorsement and kept things close. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, neither Zine nor Galper ... More >>

Los Angeles City Controller Primary: Absentee Ballot Results Show Dennis Zine Ahead of Ron Galperin

In the Los Angeles City Controller race, frontrunners Dennis Zine, Cary Brazeman, and Ron Galperin are duking it out. Zine raised more money than his two rivals -- $811,000 to Galperin's $362,000 and Brazeman's $215,000 -- but Galperin got a Los Angeles Times endorsement. As of now, Zine leads with ... More >>

Los Angeles City Council District 13 Primary: Absentee Ballot Results Show Hollywood Activist Sam Kbushyan Leading Frontrunners

In the Los Angeles City Council District 13 race, frontrunners Mitch O'Farrell, Matt Szabo, Alex De Ocampo, and John Choi are facing each other in a competitive race for one of California's most prized political seats. Past CD 13 council members have made strong runs for mayor and have served in the ... More >>

Los Angeles City Council District 11 Primary: Absentee Ballot Results Show Mike Bonin Leading by Large Margin

In the Los Angeles City Council District 11 race, frontrunner Mike Bonin, the longtime chief of staff to outgoing District 11 Councilman Bill Rosendahl, is expected to win big. But just how big? Will he grab more than 50 percent tonight and avoid a May runoff? As of now, Bonin is cleaning up with 6 ... More >>

Los Angeles Mayoral Primary Early Results: Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel in Tight Duel

Eric Garcetti appeared early tonight to be pulling away from Wendy Greuel somewhat as the two began to cement their front-runner spots for the May 21 runoff. At 11 pm Garcetti had 48,507 of the counted votes, or 34.05 percent, while Greuel had 41,832 or 29.36 percent. Garcetti was being helped, ... More >>

Los Angeles City Council District 13 Primary Results: Dark horse Sam Kbushyan Hangs Tough with Frontrunners John Choi and Mitch O'Farrell

In the Los Angeles City Council District 13 race, dark horse candidate Sam Kbushyan, who was ignored by nearly all media, is keeping pace with frontrunners Mitch O'Farrell and John Choi in a competitive race for one of California's most prized political seats. Past CD 13 council members have made st ... More >>

Los Angeles City Controller Primary Results: Ron Galperin and Dennis Zine Spar in Close Contest

In the Los Angeles City Controller race, frontrunners Dennis Zine and Ron Galperin are duking it out. Zine raised more money -- $811,000 to Galperin's $362,000 -- but Galperin got a Los Angeles Times endorsement and is keeping things close. A May runoff looks likely. With 30 percent of precincts re ... More >>

Los Angeles City Council District 11 Primary Results: Mike Bonin Running Away with Race

In the Los Angeles City Council District 11 race, frontrunner Mike Bonin, the longtime chief of staff to outgoing District 11 Councilman Bill Rosendahl, is expected to win big. But just how big? Will he grab more than 50 percent tonight and avoid a May runoff? With more than 30 percent of precincts ... More >>

L.A. City Council District 13 March Election

Hollywood and Tri-Hipster Area Produces Power Players

Will Los Angeles City Council District 13 Candidates Fully Address Hollywood's Affordable Housing Crisis?

Will candidates for the highly competitive Los Angeles City Council District 13 race ever seriously talk about and offer solutions for the affordable housing crisis in Hollywood and other parts of the city? That's what Coalition for Economic Survival was wondering when it attended a candidates' foru ... More >>

John Choi, Candidate For 13th Council District, Says Labor Will "Be On The Inside" If He Wins

Everybody panders a bit when they go for a labor endorsement. But at the recent SEIU endorsement meeting, John Choi set the bar for pandering very high.Choi, a candidate to replace L.A. Councilman Eric Garcetti in the 13th council district, promised that if elected, labor would "be on the inside" wh ... More >>