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Where is the union on day laborers?
I would like a question answered: Why do unions oppose Walmart because of nonunion employees, yet I've never heard an outcry from unions on day labor centers that take potential jobs away from painters, carpenters and plumbers? Is there a connection to... -
San Fernando Valley roundup: Hanukkah events around the region
Good morning, readers. Today is Saturday, December 8. Tonight marks the first night of Hanukkah. Many temples and community centers are holding events across the region. Daily News The Democratic Party of the San Gabriel Valley has endorsed L.A....Tags: Eric Garcetti, Hanukkah, Google+
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Gatto's victory comes as no surprise
Assemblyman Mike Gatto's large margin of victory (60.46%) over Greg Krikorian (39.54%) on Nov. 6 was an impressive polling. We may be a bit spoiled here; every district has its Assembly member, but we may not realize just how incredibly effective our...Tags: Mike Gatto, Republican Party
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Fear and loathing at Burbank polling station
At Burbank City Hall, fear over the future of healthcare, the economy and state education funding factored prominently in ballot decisions for some voters. And as in other polling stations across the region, voters were split on the issues, candidates...
Tags: Politics, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Elections, Brandon Bennett, Voting
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Reps. Berman, Sherman continue to rake in campaign cash
Ka-ching! That’s become a familiar sound in the San Fernando Valley slugfest between Reps. Howard Berman and Brad Sherman. Together, the two Democrats have spent more than $9 million through Sept. 30, according to the latest campaign finance...
Tags: Politics, Los Angeles Times, Elections, Howard Lawrence Berman, Adam Schiff
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San Fernando Valley roundup: Immigration clinic, Pacoima gang member convicted of Valley robberies
Good morning, readers! Today is Saturday, October 20. The Los Angeles City Council is looking for ways to deal with a multi-million-dollar deficit. Two proposals to increase taxes might appear on the March ballot, reports the Daily News. A clinic that...Tags: Barack Obama, Theft, Gang Activity, Immigration, Howard Lawrence Berman
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San Fernando Valley roundup: Cyclist killed in North Hollywood, Miley Cyrus' home intruder sentenced to prison
Good morning, readers! Today is Saturday, October 13. An up-and-coming North Hollywood actress aspires to have a long career like Meryl Streep. Emayatzy Corinealdi, 32, stars in the film "Middle of Nowhere" and told the L.A. Times, "Moving here to L.A.,...
Tags: Punishment, The Washington Post, Howard Lawrence Berman, Brad Sherman, Google+
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San Fernando Valley roundup: Crime spikes around NoHo Metro, Berman and Sherman battle nears end
Good morning, readers. Today is Thursday, October 11. Live near the Noth Hollywood Metro Red Line station? You may want to safeguard your electronics and pricey possessions. Crime around the station rose 19 percent, police told the Contra Costa Times....
Tags: Politics, Elections, Punishment, Howard Lawrence Berman, Brad Sherman
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San Fernando Valley roundup: NoHo man arrested for Echo Park murder, Actors apply to be on Studio City Neighborhood Council, Glendale bear meets his Twitter manager
Good morning, readers. Today is Thursday, September 13. A murder suspect who led police on a chase through Echo Park and downtown L.A. Tuesday is a North Hollywood resident. Ian Schlesinger, 24, was arrested on a warrant for the slaying of former...
Tags: Murder, Politics, Elections, Howard Lawrence Berman, NoHo
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Democrats Berman, Sherman step up fight over GOP supporters
If the spectacle of two career Democratsgoing at it over bragging rights to Republican support seems odd to you, blame it on California’s new elections system, which sent some candidates from the same party to duke it out in the fall. Those...
Tags: Politics, Los Angeles Times, Elections, Republican Party, Howard Lawrence Berman
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Democratic activist dies of lung cancer
Roz Teller, a local Democratic activist, died Aug. 31 after a short battle with lung cancer. She was a member of the Los Angeles Democratic Party Central Committee, serving on the resolutions and judicial interview committees. She was also a member of...Tags: Politics, Lungs and Airways, Lung Cancer, Parties and Movements
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Howard Berman campaign to gain two GOP senators' support
Rep. Howard Berman, gripped in a tough reelection battle with fellow Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman for the same San Fernando Valley congressional district seat, is expected to get endorsements Monday from two prominent Republican U.S. senators. Sens. John...
Tags: John McCain, Politics, Los Angeles Times, Lindsey O. Graham, Elections
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