Which Way, L.A.?
Does Antonio Villaraigosa Have Time to Be Mayor of LA?
The national press has rediscovered Antonio Villaraigosa, now that he's become president of the US Conference of Mayors. Will he have time to govern LA?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenThe Mayor of Los Angeles is now president of the US Conference of Mayors and, despite supporting Hillary Clinton four years ago, he's President Obama's choice to chair this summer's Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Today, he's in Washington trying to drum up support for a transportation bill with national implications. We ask Mayor Villaraigosa if he has time to tend to the affairs of the city. Also, students are on march for education in Sacramento. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, President Obama, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and possible war with Iran.
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3 storiesWhat Has Antonio Villaraigosa Done for Los Angeles Lately?
The Mayor of Los Angeles has less than a year and a half until he's "termed out" of office. Antonio Villaraigosa's first term was marred by personal troubles and rejection of his education proposals, but he easily won re-election.
Read the story24 minStudents March for Education in Sacramento
In the past five years, tuition has nearly doubled for higher education in California and course offerings have been cut back. Yesterday in Sacramento, thousands of student protesters swarmed the state Capitol and dozens were arrested for refusing to leave the building in the evening.
Read the story6 minObama, Netanyahu and the Threat of a Nuclear Iran
As President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu finished exchanging views about Iran's nuclear program, came a surprise announcement from Brussels today: Europe, China, Russia and the United States will accept Iran's invitation to renew talks that ended more than a year ago.
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