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Maven's Morning Coffee: mayoral campaigns wrap up
Today is Monday, May 20 and headlines include the end of the mayor's race, a hall for Villaraigosa at LAX, and a discussion -- not a debate -- with the city attorney candidates.
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South LA churches get visits from mayoral candidates
It's a political tradition to visit churches the Sunday before Election Day and that's exactly what Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel did across South LA.
Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti rally supporters in South LA
The mayoral candidates and their backers started a whirlwind Saturday courting voters who could make a big difference in Tuesday’s election.
State law requiring identifying information on bullet casings takes effect
A California law that requires all semi-automatic handguns to be equipped with technology that stamps its identifying information on bullet casings is now in effect after years of delays.
LA mayor's race: Tracking the TV ads (updated, videos)
Wendy Greuel uses comments by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to counter a video that tries to link her to Prop 187. Meanwhile, Eric Garcetti touts his backing from local newspapers.
Garcetti lead over Greuel narrows slightly
His advantage has shrunk by three points in the past month, but he still leads overall and among virtually every category of voters.
LA Mayor’s Race: furious final weekend for Garcetti, Greuel
City Councilman Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel face one final, frenetic weekend of campaigning in their contest to succeed Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
The status of immigration on Capitol Hill
With a Senate committee still wrangling over amendments and a tentative House deal announced, it's a good time to assess the immigration debate.
What's next for immigration agreement in the House?
The bill is expected to be more conservative than the Senate version, but it does include a path to citizenship, which may be a sticking point for some lawmakers.
PACs spend $1 million for Curren Price in LA council race
The spending by independent groups in the District 9 race is approaching a record. The district had the lowest turnout of any council race in the March 5 primary.
Can Trutanich survive Feuer in LA city attorney’s race?
Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich is fighting for his political life. A recent poll showed him down 11 points to his challenger, former State Assemblyman Mike Feuer.
Mayoral wrapup: Greuel, Garcetti enter the homestretch
With just days to go before the runoff, the candidates are criss-crossing the city to energize their bases.
House GOP members threaten to quit immigration talks
The House has its own bi-partisan "Gang of 8" working on immigration reform, but the Republican members have become impatient.
Maven's Morning Coffee: Greuel, Garcetti target Latino voters
Today is Thursday, May 16 and headlines include new TV ads that target the Latino community, the preliminary approval of the city budget, and Dennis Zine's reach to Jewish voters.
#DearMayor Live from Eagle Rock: What should the next mayor do first?
We'll be here in Eagle Rock from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday gathering your thoughts. Come by to chat with political reporter Frank Stoltze and other KPCC staff.
