Antonio Villaraigosa

former Mayor of Los Angeles and a member of Mayor Karen Bass’ transition team

Former mayor of Los Angeles and President of the US Conference of Mayors.

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KCRW remembers Gloria Molina, the first Latina on the LA City Council, Board of Supervisors, and State Assembly.

Remembering Gloria Molina — a force in LA politics

KCRW remembers Gloria Molina, the first Latina on the LA City Council, Board of Supervisors, and State Assembly.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Protestors interrupted the first meeting of the new LA City Council today, continuing a chaotic string of days for the city’s government.

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Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa was the mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013. Since then, he’s been advising big corporations and teaching at USC.

Antonio Villaraigosa: political experience is key to leading California

Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa was the mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013. Since then, he’s been advising big corporations and teaching at USC.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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