Local Government

Monica Ratliff, the 5th-grade teacher who schooled L.A.'s campaign 'experts'

2013-05-22 15:42:00

The Times' editorial board endorsed 5th-grade teacher Monica Ratliff for a seat on the Los Angeles Unified School District board -- twice -- but that doesn’t mean we expected her to win. Ratliff went into Tuesday dubbed the underdog by a mile,...

L.A. Mayor-elect Garcetti to put laser focus on economy

2013-05-22 16:34:00

In his first public appearance post-victory, Los Angeles Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti thanked voters for believing “that an independent mayor was worth voting for.” "Real grass-roots enthusiasm trumps money, trumps endorsements, trumps...

L.A. mayor: Villaraigosa, Garcetti promise 'seamless transition'

2013-05-23 12:01:00

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa began the formal transition of power to his successor Thursday, hosting Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti for breakfast at Getty House, where he told reporters that the city councilman had his “full support.”...

Villaraigosa, Garcetti pledge smooth transition in mayor's office

2013-05-23 16:24:00

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa began the formal transition of power to his successor on Thursday, hosting Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti for breakfast at Getty House where he told reporters that the city councilman had his "full support." Garcetti,...

Oklahoma tornado: Search, cleanup continue; rebuilding ahead

2013-05-21 17:10:00

MOORE, Okla. — State and local officials vowed Tuesday to rebuild this bereft suburb, shattered by a tornado that brought death and massive destruction, even as they fought poor weather to push ahead with rescue efforts. In a day marked by...

After deadly Oklahoma tornado, officials vow to rebuild Moore

2013-05-21 12:53:00

MOORE, Okla. – State and local officials vowed to rebuild this bereft suburb, shattered by a tornado that brought death and massive destruction, even as they fought poor weather to push ahead with rescue efforts. At an afternoon news conference,...

Ask the L.A. mayor candidates: What about helping the homeless who live on our streets?

2013-05-21 05:10:00

During separate video interviews with the Los Angeles Times last month, candidates for L.A. mayor Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel responded to questions from individual voters. Among them is Mollie Lowrey, who asked: What will the candidates do to help...

For candidates and campaigners, the hangover begins

2013-05-21 22:31:00

For candidates, campaigners, consultants and donors, Tuesday night must feel a little like standing at the roulette table in a Las Vegas Casino. Bets are down and the wheel is spinning. Who will win, who will lose, no one knows until the wheel stops. Or...

Ask the L.A. mayor candidates: What would you do to help the economy thrive?

2013-05-21 06:00:00

During separate video interviews with the Los Angeles Times last month, L.A. mayoral candidates Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel responded to questions from individual voters. Among them is Baldwin Hills restaurateur Brad Johnson, who operates Post &...

Marijuana dispensary operators welcome Senate vote clarifying law

2013-05-20 16:39:00

Operators of medical marijuana dispensaries are welcoming action Monday by state lawmakers that would block prosecutions for illegal drug sales by cooperatives and collectives under certain conditions. The state Senate on Monday approved legislation...

L.A. Election: Breaking down the results [Video discussion]

2013-05-21 23:39:00

Results for the Los Angeles election trickled in Tuesday night�as voters decided on�a mayor, city controller and city attorney. Seats were also up for grabs on the City Council and L.A. Unified and L.A. Community College district boards. On Wednesday...

L.A. County officials to stop sending children to foster agency

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Responding to new allegations of financial malfeasance and abuse, Los Angeles County officials have decided to stop sending children to a private foster care agency that has been responsible for more than 1,100 youths in recent years. The action was...

The InterContinental at Doral Miami and the Overseas Chinese Business Chamber hosted the Overseas Chinese Gala in celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month.

2013-05-23 08:46:00

Mayor R. Scott Sliftka with his wife Noelle and daughter Betsy at The Mayor's Charity Ball.

2013-05-11 00:00:00

Davie Mayor Judy Paul (left) Miramar Mayor Lori Moseley. Walking between them is Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer

2013-05-10 11:12:00