By Michael Lawson Guest Columnist Last October, in a hastily called vote with no public participation or discussion, 11 Los Angeles City Council members rushed […]
Tag: Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: 10th District residents still disenfranchised
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Los Angeles’ 10th City Council District is a polyglot district of great wealth, great ethnic diversity and, sadly, great […]
Wesson calls blocked appointment ‘shortsighted’
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Calling his opponents “selfish and shortsighted,” former City Council President Herb Wesson said activists seeking to block […]
Wesson appointment raising ire among some
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The City Council’s formal vote this week to install Herb Wesson as the interim 10th District representative […]
City Hall reset starts with a surprise; Wesson may return
Staff and Wire Report LOS ANGELES — Residents of Los Angeles’ 10th City Council District have been complaining for months about a lack of representation. […]
City Council president is exploiting 10th District residents
By Bev Rowe and Harry McElroy Guest Columnists As we celebrate Black History Month, there are several disturbing actions occurring at City Hall that could […]
Local artists sought for 10th District mural project
By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Local artists are being encouraged to submit proposals over the next month for a new mural […]
City seeks redevelopment proposals for Marlton Square
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The city’s Economic and Workforce Development Department is seeking proposals for a community-serving development at Marlton Square, formerly called […]
Official proposes homeless camping ban ballot measure
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — After the City Council rejected City Councilman Joe Buscaino’s attempts to prohibit unhoused residents from camping in public spaces […]
Ridley-Thomas won’t run for mayor
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas announced Aug. 16 that he will not run for mayor of Los Angeles in the 2022 […]