May 19, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Villaraigosa Agenda Includes Hiring Cops, Ethics Reform
In his first press conference, LA Mayor-elect Antonio Villaraigosa says he'll push for the hiring of 379 new officers and for tougher ethics rules for city politicians. Adolfo Guzman Lopez (Listen)
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ELECTION COVERAGE>> Hahn Retires From Politics Following Election Loss
Outgoing LA mayor Jim Hahn announces he's giving up public life following his loss to Antonio Villaraigosa in the mayoral runoff election. Frank Stoltze (Listen)
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May 18, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Los Angeles Mayoral Election Results
Larry Mantle talks about the election results with KPCC reporter Adolfo Guzman Lopez, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Raphe Sonenshein, Bill Rosendahl, Rick Caruso, Antonia Hernandez, Joe Hicks, Joel Kotkin and D.J. Waldie. (Listen)
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ELECTION COVERAGE>> Villaraigosa Elected LA Mayor by Wide Margin
Antonio Villaraigosa beat incumbent Jim Hahn by 18 percentage points to become the first Latino mayor of LA in over a century. Rachael Myrow (Listen)
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ELECTION COVERAGE>> Villaraigosa Gains National Prominence with Mayoral Victory
The election of Antonio Villaraigosa as LA mayor puts him on a national stage as one of the country's most prominent Latino leaders. John Rabe (Listen)
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ELECTION COVERAGE>> Villaragosa's Victory Shows Dissatisfaction with Hahn Administration
Claremont McKenna Government Professor Jack Pitney says disapproval of the Hahn administration trumped the negative ads by Hahn's campaign in the final weeks. Steve Julian (Listen)
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May 17, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Unofficial Election Night Results
Visit the Los Angeles City Clerk's web site to view unofficial election results. Updated figures are available on the City Clerk's web site as well as on L.A. City Channel 35 every 30-40 minutes after the polls close.
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ELECTION COVERAGE>> Angelenos Go To The Polls
Today voters will choose the next mayor of Los Angeles. In addition to the run-off between Mayor Jim Hahn and City Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa, residents will vote on two City Charter amendments and decide who will fill the 11th District City Council seat. Larry Mantle checks in with KPCC reporters around Los Angeles including Frank Stoltze, and Rachael Myrow, to get a feel for what’s going on at the polls. (Listen)
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May 16, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Mayor Hahn on Talk of the City
Kitty Felde met up with Mayor Jim Hahn late last night during one of his campaign stops at the Grove. (Listen)
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ELECTION COVERAGE>> Los Angeles Mayoral Preview
Voters go to the polls tomorrow to choose the next mayor of Los Angeles. Whether Mayor Jim Hahn will be re-elected for a second term or if his challenger, City Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa, will become the first Latino mayor in the city’s modern history is still to be seen. Larry Mantle speaks with political analysts Sherry Bebitch Jeffe and Raphe Sonenshein about the final days of the campaign and what we might expect from tomorrow’s election. (Listen)
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ELECTION COVERAGE>> Attack Ads Define Last Weeks of Mayoral Campaign
During the last two weeks, Mayor Jim Hahn and Antonio Villaraigosa have released a series of ads attacking each other on everything from corruption allegations to ethics violations. Rachael Myrow (Listen)
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ELECTION COVERAGE>> What Role Does Race Have in the Mayoral Election?
Mayor Jim Hahn and challenger Antonio Villaraigosa both say race should not be a factor in the election, but it's on many voters minds. Frank Stoltze (Listen)Posted by webmaster at 11:35 AM
May 13, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Haefele on Mayor's Race
Marc Haefele talks about the latest in the LA mayoral runoff election, including the latest ads and how the recent death of labor leader Miguel Contreras has effected the LA mayoral runoff election. Shirley Jahad (Listen)
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ELECTION COVERAGE>> Antonio Villaraigosa on AirTalk
Larry Mantle is joined in the AirTalk studio by Antonio Villaraigosa, candidate for mayor of Los Angeles. Councilman Villaraigosa is the Former Speaker of the California Assembly and was the National Co-Chairman of the John Kerry Presidential Campaign. He ran for mayor of L.A. in 2001. (Listen)
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May 11, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> James Hahn on AirTalk
Angelenos will go to the polls next Tuesday, May 17th to vote for the next Mayor of Los Angeles. Larry Mantle speaks with Mayor James Hahn on AirTalk for a one on one, in-depth interview. Prior to being elected in 2001, Hahn served 16 years as City Attorney (1985-2001) and four years as City Controller (1981-1985). (Listen)
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ELECTION COVERAGE>> Mayor Candidates Want More Control Over LA Schools
Education has become a major issue in the LA mayor's race, despite the fact that the mayor has no control over the LA Unified School District. Both Mayor Jim Hahn and challenger Antonio Villaraigosa want to change that. Adolfo Guzman Lopez (Listen)
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May 10, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Hahn, Villaraigosa Take Divergent Approaches to Tackling Crime
Crime is consistently rated as the issue that matters most to LA voters, but both mayoral candidates differ on how to deal with the problem. Frank Stoltze (Listen)
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May 9, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Planes, Trains and Automobiles: How the Mayoral Candidates Stack Up on Transportation
Traffic ranks third on the list of most important issues to LA voters, so where do Mayor Jim Hahn and rival Antonio Villaraigosa stand on transportation? Rachael Myrow (Listen)
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May 5, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Zine Switches Mayoral Endorsement to Villaraigosa
City Councilman Dennis Zine has jumped camps to support Antonio Villaraigosa's quest to become LA mayor. Zine is mum on his reasons for pulling his support from incumbent Jim Hahn. Rachael Myrow (Listen)
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May 3, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Boxer Endorses Villaraigosa in Mayoral Runoff
US Senator Barbara Boxer announces her support for Los Angeles mayoral candidate Antonio Villaraigosa in the May 17th runoff election. Rachael Myrow (Listen)
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April 27, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Mayoral Candidates Debate in Koreatown
Mayor Jim Hahn defends his record in Koreatown while challenger Antonio Villaraigosa promises to work for all groups in a debate sponsored by the Korean American Political Empowerment Movement. Frank Stoltze (Listen)
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April 25, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Mayoral Candidates Spar in Bilingual Debate
Mayor Jim Hahn and Councilman Antonio Villaraigosa met in the fourth debate since the primary election. The bilingual debate was held at Univision studios. Rachael Myrow (Listen)
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April 18, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Mayoral Candidates Trade Charges in Penultimate Debate
LA Mayor Jim Hahn portrayed challenger Antonio Villaraigosa as a waffler, while Villaraigosa criticized Hahn's administration in their latest debate at the Museum of Tolerance. Rachael Myrow (Listen)
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April 15, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Former Mayoral Contender Endorses Villaraigosa
Former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg announced he's endorsing Antonio Villaraigosa for LA Mayor. Hertzberg finished third in the mayoral primary. Rachael Myrow (Listen)
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April 13, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Is it over for Hahn?
A new Los Angeles Times poll gives Villaraigosa an 18-point lead over Hahn in the upcoming Mayoral election. Does this mean the race is over? Kitty Felde asks Fernando Guerra, Director of the Center for the study of Los Angeles, why this has happened and whether or not it spells the end of Mayor Hahn. (Listen)
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April 11, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Mayoral Candidates Fight for African American Vote
Incumbent Jim Hahn and LA mayoral challenger Antonio Villaraigosa traded charges in a debate at the California African American Musuem in Exposition Park. Frank Stoltze(Listen)
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April 5, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Mayoral Endorsements
KPCC reporter Frank Stoltze talks with Kitty about the value of mayoral endorsements including Villaraigosa's most recent endorsement from LA city councilman and former mayoral candidate, Bernard Parks. (Listen)
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March 29, 2005
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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February 28, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> Hertzberg Hopes to Rise Above Pack
In the first of five profiles of LA mayoral candidates, former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg makes a name for himself by putting forth bold proposals such as breaking up the Los Angeles Unified School District and releasing an unusual TV ad. Adolfo Guzman Lopez (Listen)
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February 23, 2005
ELECTION COVERAGE>> LA International
Jerry Sullivan, Editor and Publisher of "Los Angeles Garment and Citizen," and Ellen Endo, Editor-in-Chief of the "LA Japanese Daily News" talk about the impact of the LA Mayor's race on the communities they cover. Mark Austin Thomas (Listen)
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