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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Hizzoner and His Chief Choice

    Mayor Antonio Villagraigosa said he struggled long and hard before choosing Charlie Beck to succeed Bill Bratton as Chief of the LAPD.  Today's Los Angeles Times, and sources we've talked to at Which Way, L.A.? , say Beck was not the first choice of the Mayor's own Police Commission.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Mayor Antonio Villagraigosa said he struggled long and hard before choosing Charlie Beck to succeed Bill Bratton as Chief of the LAPD. Today's Los Angeles Times, and sources we've talked to at Which Way, L.A.?, say Beck was not the first choice of the Mayor's own Police Commission.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Antonio Villaraigosa

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

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    2 of 3
    Off-year Election Results and Water for California
    1. 1:05Is GOP Victory in Governors' Races a Warning to Democrats?
    2. 29:55Hizzoner and His Chief ChoiceYou’re reading this
    3. 38:45A Historic Water Plan for California?
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