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March 31, 2005
DEBATE AUDIO/VIDEO>> Hahn versus Villaraigosa, March 28
KPCC broadcast the March 28 debate between Hahn and Villaraigosa in partnership with NBC4.tv and Telemundo. Visit NBC4.tv to watch video clips of the debate.
Posted by webmaster at 8:01 PM
March 29, 2005
BLOGWATCH>> Battle of the Soundbites: Los Angeles Mayoral Runoff Debate
Following the first debate in the mayoral runoff, BOI FROM TROY asks "Can't we do better than this? The entire session consisted of Hahn and Villaraigosa repeating two to three basic talking points: Cloud of corruption," "Haven't proven anything," "No one trusts you, doublespeaker," "Not so fast there," "What have you done in the last four years," "Enron!" (Read more)
Posted by webmaster at 7:35 PM
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Mayoral Candidates Debate Over Number of Debates
Incumbent Jim Hahn is challenging Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa to attend eight debates before the May 17th runoff election. Villaragiosa has called for three. Rachael Myrow (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 6:26 PM
ELECTION COVERAGE>> LA Mayoral Candidates Square Off in Testy First Debate
ELECTION COVERAGE>> LA Mayor Jim Hahn and challenger Antonio Villaraigosa confront each other on ethics and leadership in their first one-on-one debate since the primary. Frank Stoltze (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 6:25 PM
March 28, 2005
BLOGWATCH>> Post Mortem: Hahn vs. Antonio, Debate 1
LA VOICE reacts to the first debate between Hahn and Villaraigosa: "If Monday's first post-runoff debate was any indication of the thrilling repartee to come, it's going to be a long, bloody trudge to Election Day..." (Read more)
Posted by webmaster at 7:12 PM
March 24, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Villaraigosa Wins Endorsement of Longtime Hahn Supporter
Congresswoman Maxine Waters is endorsing Antonio Villaraigosa in the LA mayoral runoff election over incumbent Jim Hahn. Waters supported Hahn in 2001. Frank Stoltze (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 6:03 PM
March 23, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> County Democrats Endorse Villaraigosa For Mayor
The Los Angeles County Democratic Party votes to endorse Antonio Villaraigosa over incumbent Jim Hahn in the runoff election for LA mayor. County Democratic Party chair Eric Bauman discusses the group's decision. Steve Julian (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 6:21 PM
March 10, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Villaraigosa Kicks Off Runoff Campaign
LA mayoral contender Antonio Villaraigosa says he's ready to face incumbent Jim Hahn in the runoff election on May 17th. Trang Ho (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 9:18 AM
March 9, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Villaraigosa Top Vote-Getter in Primary
Supporters of Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa are confident as the candidate once again garners a spot in the LA mayoral runoff election. Rachael Myrow (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 5:16 PM
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Round Two For Villaraigosa and Hahn
Dr. Fernando Guerra, director of the Center for the Study of Los Angeles at Loyola Marymount University, says Mayor Hahn faces an uphill battle in his second matchup with Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa. Steve Julian (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 4:22 PM
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Hahn Stays Positive With Early Returns
Supporters of incumbent Jim Hahn were anxious as they awaited the results of the LA mayoral primary. Early returns showed Hahn with a comfortable lead over former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg. Frank Stoltze (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 3:24 PM
March 4, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Incumbent Mayor Fights for Political Life
Mayor Jim Hahn faces four key challengers in his battle for re-election to a second term. Hahn is in danger of being the first LA mayor to be voted out of office in 30 years. Frank Stoltze (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 5:28 PM
March 3, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Underdog Candidate Hopes to Beat the Odds
The fourth part in a series on LA mayoral contenders profiles state Senator Richard Alarcon. The candidate was the first to jump in the race, but remains last in polls. Debra Baer (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 5:31 PM
March 2, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Villaraigosa Jumps Back in the Ring
In the third part of KPCC's series profiling LA mayoral candidates, City Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa tries to become the first Latino mayor of LA in modern times after being defeated four years ago. Rachael Myrow (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 5:32 PM
ELECTION COVERAGE>> LA International
Pilar Marrero, News Editor and Columnist for "La Opinion," and Jorge Leal, Staff Writer for "La Ola" discuss the latest issues in the LA Mayor's race. Mark Austin Thomas (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 11:35 AM
March 1, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Poll Shows Dead Heat in Mayor's Race
An LA Times poll finds incumbent Mayor Jim Hahn, LA City Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa and former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg are in a statistical three-way tie. Steve Julian (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 5:37 PM
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Candidates Speak Out on Latest Poll
Following an LA mayoral debate, the candidates react to the new LA Times poll. Frank Stoltze (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 3:39 PM
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Ousted Police Chief-Turned Councilman Seeks Top Spot in LA
In part two of KPCC's profiles of LA mayoral candidates, City Councilman Bernard Parks looks to unseat the man who fired him as police chief. John Rabe (Listen)
Posted by webmaster at 1:40 PM