LOS ANGELES — Former Eagle Rock Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez was sworn in July 11 as a member of the House of Representatives, one month after he defeated public interest attorney and fellow Democrat Robert Lee Ahn in a special election for the 34th Congressional District seat. The special election was prompted by the appointment of…
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LOS ANGELES — More than 65 art galleries in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California will participate in Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, the Getty-led exploration of Latin American and Latino art that launches Sept. 15 and runs through January 2018. Complementing Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA’s expansive roster of exhibitions, performances and public programs at more…
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LOS ANGELES — Two new members of the Los Angeles school board who were heavily backed by charter-school proponents were sworn in July 6, potentially signaling a major policy shift in the nation’s second-largest school district. Teacher/attorney Nick Melvoin defeated board President Steve Zimmer in the May runoff election to win the District 4 seat,…
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