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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Villaraigosa's Final State of the City

    Last night, Antonio Villaraigosa made his last State-of-the-City address as Mayor of Los Angeles. He took credit for declining crime, reduced air pollution, new light rail lines and paved bikeways. He also took aim at the campaigns of Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti, one of whom will replace him in June.

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

    Last night, Antonio Villaraigosa made his last State-of-the-City address as Mayor of Los Angeles. He took credit for declining crime, reduced air pollution, new light rail lines and paved bikeways. He also took aim at the campaigns of Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti, one of whom will replace him in June. Today, he's making more news by saying that city workers should contribute 20 percent of their salaries toward their retirement and 18 to 20 percent for healthcare.

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    Villaraigosa's Final State of the City
    1. 0:00Villaraigosa's Final State of the CityYou’re reading this
    2. 11:30Immigration Reform Activists Rally across the City
    3. 18:15Republicans Gather in Hollywood
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Antonio Villaraigosa

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

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Villaraigosa's Final State of the City
    1. 0:00Villaraigosa's Final State of the CityYou’re reading this
    2. 11:30Immigration Reform Activists Rally across the City
    3. 18:15Republicans Gather in Hollywood
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