Molina and Huizar Duke It Out

José Huizar is the incumbent in Council District 14 — now facing a surprise challenge from termed-out Supervisor Gloria Molina. Antonio Villagraigosa has added spice to the mix by abandoning former ally Huizar and endorsing Molina. We hear about personalities, money and issues.

Also, film critic Joe Morgenstern calls it "a death in the family." It's the closing of Vidiots, a rental outlet with 50,000 tapes and DVD's. Not everything is available on the Internet after all.

Photo: (L-R) LA City Councilman José Huizar and former LA County Supervisor Gloria Molina