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California Democrats Win with Concern

Post author:journojames
Post published:January 19, 2012
Post category:News

Originally published Nov. 7, 2010

L.A. County Democratic Party, Election Night, Photo by JournoJames

HOLLYWOOD – Voters gathered at the Los Angeles County Democratic Party were in a celebratory mood Tuesday night watching early returns project victories for California incumbent Senator Barbara Boxer and gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown.

However, the national news that the Democratic Party would lose the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives after this midterm election, did give some in the crowd a moment of concern before they focused back on to the local issues and races. (more…)

Cardinal Mahony Calls for Immigration Reform

Post author:journojames
Post published:January 16, 2012
Post category:News

Originally published Oct. 10, 2010

LOS ANGELES – Archbishop of Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony, an outspoken advocate for immigrants and workers’ rights, told a small audience on Wednesday night that all-inclusive immigration reform for the estimated 12 million undocumented people in the U.S. was the country’s most pressing social issue and offered a framework for immigration reform, despite his bleak outlook that lawmakers were unwilling to take any action on the controversial issue.

Cardinal Mahony offered a solemn but compelling argument in his address at USC’s Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members. (more…)

Interview with L.A. Councilman Tom LaBonge

Post author:journojames
Post published:January 15, 2012
Post category:Feature Interview News

Originally published Oct. 3, 2010

L.A. Councilman Tom LaBonge shared some of his thoughts Thursday during a brief interview at his City Hall office before rushing off to Windsor Square to help celebrate the reopening of Robert Burns Park. He’s been in charge of Council District Four, the geographic heart of Los Angeles, since September 2001 and has his eye on re-election in March next year. While making phone calls and directing his staff, Councilman LaBonge talked about his love of parks, the food truck debate, and offered some possible goals if elected for a third term.

Q: What are you most excited about these days with re-election coming up in March?

A: To serve the people and to make the city better. To move the motivation of the city which is transforming.

Q: Any specific issues or projects you’re excited about?

A: More expansion of Cahuenga Peak. That’s a big one.

Q: What about the Red Line project you recently wrote about for the Daily News?

A: Right. That’s real important but that’s more long range. (more…)