Retirement Planning

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March 20, 2013
Richard Riordan Backs Wendy Greuel As His Third Choice For Mayor Of L.A.
Former Mayor Richard Riordan has had a rough go of it in this year's mayoral campaign. First, he enthusiastically backed Austin Beutner, whose campaign fizzled on the launchpad. Then, he threw his clout behind a former radio talk show host, Kevin James, who lost in the March 5 primary. (In betw ... More >>
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January 3, 2013
How Richard Riordan Blew $800,000 on a Failed Try at Pension Reform
Blogs
October 31, 2012
Wendy Greuel Stays Vague On Hot-Button Issues, While Mayoral Rivals Take Controversial Votes
The top contenders in the race for L.A. mayor have a lot in common, but there is one key strategic difference. As council members, Eric Garcetti and Jan Perry have to vote on issues that come up at City Hall. Wendy Greuel, the city controller, does not.And in the early stages of the race, Greuel has ... More >>
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October 18, 2012
Richard Riordan Pension Reform Surprise
He throws a lightning rod into the 2013 Los Angeles mayoral race
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May 17, 2012
Comment: Murder Most Foul
News
March 17, 2011
Bernard Parks Was Targeted as Union Object Lesson
$1.2 million buys a lot of fear at L.A. City Hall if that's your aim
Blogs
March 11, 2011
Pensions Gone Wild: Retired Vernon City Official Bruce Malkenhorst Sr. Takes Home $520,000 a Year in Public Retirement
HatMA Rolls Royce pension came out of one gritty SoCal city.Pensions and retirement benefits are in the hot seat these days, even in union-friendly L.A. City Hall, where Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, a beneficiary of labor's support, has asked for concessions to help with L.A.'s looming $400 mi ... More >>
Blogs
October 12, 2010
Meg Whitman Won't Touch Police Pensions, Predicts Union Prez Alan Barcelona
Ted SoquiMeg WhitmanThe head of a state law enforcement union predicted Tuesday that Meg Whitman won't cut police pensions if she is elected governor."I wouldn't think that would be on her radar," said Alan Barcelona, president of the California State Law Enforcement Association, which is backing ... More >>
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March 24, 2005
The Wayward Governor
Why Arnold terminated bipartisanship