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FILTER RESULTS ►The wise move on the Leimert Park station
When the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's board took up L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas' proposal Thursday to add two stations to the new Crenshaw light-rail line, Lakewood City Councilwoman Diane DuBois asked the right question. Then she gave the wrong answer.
L.A. County's dilemma: What to do about dangerous dogs
The fatal attack on a woman walking in the Antelope Valley community of Littlerock by four pit bulls last week has prompted Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich to ask the county Department of Animal Care and Control to look into ways to better deal with the problem of vicious dogs prowling the streets.
True The Vote Wins In Settlement With St. Lucie County FL Elections Supervisor
Yesterday, True the Vote, the nation's leading voters' rights organization, announced its settlement with the St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections regarding their records inspection rights under federal law and the Florida Constitution. Show More Summary
PreservationWatch: County Preservation Effort Could Save East LA Tamale Building
Good news for fans of programmatic architecture and tamale-lovers everywhere: County Supervisor Gloria Molina is on board with efforts to protect the giant tamale building in East LA that was put up for sale last week. SCPR posted a...
Crenshaw Line: Decision on Crenshaw Line's Leimert Park Stop Arriving Soon
We're eight days from knowing if the Crenshaw Line light rail will include a stop in historic Leimert Park Village, according to County Supervisor (and station proponent) Mark Ridley-Thomas. One of the most contested stations planned for the burgeoning...
Part of Topanga Canyon Could Be Designated a Scenic Highway
A portion of Topanga Canyon Boulevard will be put up for consideration as designation as one of California's Scenic Highways, thanks to the efforts of Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky and the Board of Supervisors. [ more › ]
Ford Theatres to feature new series named after Zev Yaroslavsky
The Ford Theatres in Hollywood is featuring a new performance series named after county Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky as part of its new 2013 summer season.
The Commute: Someone at LADOT Wants a Monorail to Dodger Stadium
A new post about Dodger Stadium traffic on County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky's website really buries the lead: the Department of Transportation is pro-monorail. Well, at least one guy is. Asked for a long-term solution to the perennial problem of...
California County Employee Gets $400,000 Salary … For Life
Alameda County, CA – County supervisor Susan Muranishi did not win the lottery, but is still making many Californians both envious and angry. The 63-year-old public employee will garner a $423,664 per year pension when she retires. Muranishi has worked for the county for 38 years. Some in the financially-strapped state are calling the salary [...]Show More Summary
WI: County Supervisors Seek Second Audit of Paratransit Services After Problems
Milwaukee County supervisors Thursday sought a second audit of paratransit subcontracts that could cost taxpayers $8.6 million more for the service over three years.
Gloria Molina endorses Trutanich in L.A. city attorney race
Longtime Los Angeles County Supervisor and pioneering Latina elected official Gloria Molina has endorsed City Atty. Carmen Trutanich for reelection, the Trutanich campaign announced Thursday. Molina cited Trutanich’s “independence,” his role in reducing crime and gun violence and his concern...
Supervisors pull back storm water pollution fee proposal
Faced by widespread public opposition, L.A. County supervisors on Tuesday sent a proposed parcel fee to combat storm water pollution back to the drawing board.
Loudoun sheriff’s office running millions over budget
Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman will face tough questions from county supervisors at a finance committee meeting Tuesday, following the revelation last week that the sheriff’s office has overspent its fiscal 2013 budget by roughly $2.7 million. Read full article >>
Antonovich 'outraged' by Kevin James endorsement email
L.A. County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich blasted as "outrageous" a letter distributed by Los Angeles mayoral candidate Kevin James that made it appear he was endorsing James over his opponents in Tuesday's primary election.
Antonovich wants details on prisoner monitoring
L.A. County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich asked for a report detailing the number of local ex-convicts who have been placed under electronic monitoring and how many of them had illegally removed or disabled the devices.
Yaroslavsky blasts Perry for mailer that implies he opposes Greuel
County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky slammed mayoral candidate Jan Perry’s campaign on Monday for a mailer that implies that he opposes Wendy Greuel, the latest in a series of controversial mail pieces put out by the city councilwoman attacking the city...
Yaroslavsky slams Jan Perry mailer
Yet another controversy over a mayoral campaign mailer by candidate Jan Perry. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky released a statement this morning criticizing Perry's use of his name in a mailer. He does not endorse Perry.
Orange County supervisor wants answers for '17 days of bloodshed'
Orange County Supervisor Todd Spitzer says he wants to know why a county known to be among the safest metropolitan areas in the nation has seen seven murders in "17 days of bloodshed.”
County faces transit, healthcare issues, Yaroslavsky says
L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, who is preparing to return to private life after nearly four decades in public office, offered some thoughts on the direction of the county and the city of Los Angeles at a lunch forum.
Delgaudio Recall Movement Launched
A group of voters in hate group leader Eugene Delgaudio's home district have launched a drive to recall him from his position as Loudoun County supervisor. “It is imperative that the people of Sterling take every measure available by...Show More Summary
