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Gavin Newsom Flips Out

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Higby) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:00 +0000

From CBS 5 in San Francisco In his first extensive interview since dropping out of the California governor's race, Newsom wanted to talk solely about the city's budget plight, but CBS 5 pushed him to answer questions about his uncharacteristic absence from the public limelight since ending his...

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Is Paul Krekorian already running for State Senate??

philjennerjahn@yahoo.com (Phil Jennerjahn) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:02:00 +0000

A well-known City blogger says he has sources that put the Burbank Assemblyman in the contest for the 21st District Senate seat in the near future. The sources say that Krekorian plans to run for the spot when it is vacated by Senator Carol Liu when she leaves the position. But isn't Krekorian...

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Essel's End Run Around the Rules

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Higby) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0000

When most people can't get something in life the old fashioned way by working for it what do they do? They sue of course! Chris Essel can't get the traction Paul Krekorian has with community support and a grassroots campaign operation so she's trying to buy a Council seat. Indeed, Essel is...

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Just Another Night at Paul Krekorian's Campaign Office

noreply@blogger.com (Joe B.) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:31:00 +0000

This is what a real campaign looks like. This is how you fight the special interests, the downtown insiders, and the status quo. This is how you stand up to Brian D'Arcy and the IBEW, The Mayor, and the Central City Association. One person at a...

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Essel : Fully Reloaded

philjennerjahn@yahoo.com (Phil Jennerjahn) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:22:00 +0000

Just out of curiosity I stopped by Christine Essel's campaign headquarters in Studio City today. I had never been there before. It was an unannounced visit, so I was surprised to find Christine there with several of her staffers. The place was in high spirits and Christine was making call after...

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Morning Briefs and Outtakes on Councilman Reyes Wading Through the Medical Marijuana Issue and Other News

noreply@blogger.com (Red Spot in CD 14) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:28:00 +0000

"Councilman Ed Reyes needs boots to wade through Medical Marijuana issue"One of the most tired political cliches has to be, "its for the children". For CD 1 City Councilman Ed Reyes, his cliche of choice in the Medical Marijuana saga is , "its all about the sick" and they need their Pot now!Some...

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Wendy Greuel is voting for Christine Essel

philjennerjahn@yahoo.com (Phil Jennerjahn) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:32:00 +0000

For those of you in Council District 2 out in the San Fernando Valley, you might have already received this mailer informing you that the popular former Council Member from Council District 2 - Wendy Greuel - is supporting Christine Essel in the special election to replace her on the City...

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Mailer, Letter Tags Essel with CRA, Mayor V, Gov Gumby Guilt by Association

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Higby) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:42:00 +0000

Third floor not going to be happy with this. A new mailer and an unearthed letter from then Speaker Villaraigosa attempts to tag CD2 Candidate Chris Essel with some associations that may not fly in the District. The address on the letter indicates Essel lives about a mile from the Sunset...

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IBEW Boss Brian D'Arcy's "Hit Piece Mailer" on CD 2 Candidate Paul Krekorian and ** Lawsuit to Overturn Contribution Limits

noreply@blogger.com (Red Spot in CD 14) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:52:00 +0000

"Buck me if you dare peons"IBEW's Boss Brian D'Arcy and his cohorts just whack CD 2 Council Candidate Paul Krekorian, with one funny political mailer.From the Ethics Website.Local 18 Water and Power Defense League (IBEW) Los Angeles, CA 90004 (Independent Expenditure) Oppose Paul Krekorian City...

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Morning Briefs and Outtakes on Strict Interpretion of Laws, Budgets, Building Codes and Other News

noreply@blogger.com (Red Spot in CD 14) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:54:00 +0000

" District Attorney Steve Cooley and City Attorney Carmen Trutanich, are not going to Pot"Its 8:15 AM and Medical Marijuana is all over the radio air waves.Just finish listening to KFI's Newsman Eric Leonard, debrief Talk Show Host Bill Handel on the latest, regarding the Los Angeles City Council...

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David Hernandez endorses Christine Essel

philjennerjahn@yahoo.com (Phil Jennerjahn) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:21:00 +0000

Valley Village resident and Community Leader David Hernandez has announced his formal endorsement of Los Angeles City Council Candidate Christine Essel for the Special Election in District 2. David Hernandez achieved National recognition for his efforts to allow the people to vote on keeping the...

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New LAPD Chief Charlie Beck Sworn In For Duty, DA Steve Cooley Vows to Prosecute Illegal Pot Shops

noreply@blogger.com (Red Spot in CD 14) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:47:00 +0000

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa swears in LAPD Chief Charlie BeckPhoto from LA Times Al Seib From the Los Angeles Times. The Los Angeles City Council today appointed Charlie Beck as the city's new police chief. The council unanimously approved Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's nomination at a hearing this...

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Morning Briefs and Outtakes after some Huffing and Puffing at City Hall

noreply@blogger.com (Red Spot in CD 14) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:55:00 +0000

From Cheech and Chong's "Up in Smoke", "That doobie should cure my cancer for good".They came by the hundreds to witness government in action from behind the horseshoe on Spring Street.What brought out this crowd to witness 15 highly paid politicians in action? Budget cuts? DWP rate increases? Cuts...

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Krekorian feeds the crocodiles

philjennerjahn@yahoo.com (Phil Jennerjahn) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:18:00 +0000

The League of Womens Voters held a debate last night. Paul Krekorian and Christine Essel were there. The debate itself was not very interesting. Paul and Christine continued to state positions that they had both stated before. Nothing has changed. To be quite honest, I'm getting a little tired of...

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Andrew Breitbart's "Big Government" ACORN Videos, "Live from Los Angeles"

noreply@blogger.com (Red Spot in CD 14) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:33:00 +0000

"Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's progressive friends exposed"Ethics and ACORN may meet the definition of a Oxymoron. But in Los Angeles, they have provided the appropiate "rent a mob" for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's photo ops for affordable housing and education reform. Some have made good money...

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LA Weekly: AEG to Kick in Money for the Non-Permitted Jackson Memorial

noreply@blogger.com (Red Spot in CD 14) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:21:00 +0000

"AEG's Tim Lieweke and a couple of civic friends" The LA Weekly is reporting this afternoon that AEG will pay an undisclosed amount of money to offset public cost for the non-permitted AEG/Michael Jackson Memorial. By Tibby Rothman and Dennis Romero Anschutz Entertainment Group, the owner of...

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One More: Pete Sanchez Endorses Paul Krekorian

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Higby) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:52:00 +0000

Paul Hatfield's blog is reporting that former CD2 primary candidate Pete Sanchez has endorsed Paul Krekorian for CD. Hatfield runs a statement from Sanchez where he says the following: I am convinced that there is only one choice for those of us who would like to see a more responsive and...

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Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Ponies Up $24,000+ for CD 2 Candidate Chris Essel

noreply@blogger.com (Red Spot in CD 14) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:21:00 +0000

"I knew they love me at the Chamber of Commerce"Will numbers such as these from Downtown business interest equate to victory on December 8 for Council District two candidate Chris Essel?LA Jobs PAC Sponsored by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles, CA 90017 (Independent Expenditure)...

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Mid-Day Briefs for Lunch Time Contemplation

noreply@blogger.com (Red Spot in CD 14) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:50:00 +0000

"Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa off to Europe in December"We break away from our 24/7 coverage of CD 2/CD 14 to bring you these briefs on the other political happenings within our local collectivist fiefdoms.** The "Latino Tony Blair" who is known to us locally as "Mayor Antonio Tony Ramon Villar...

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Christine Essels CD 2 Party in The Valley

philjennerjahn@yahoo.com (Phil Jennerjahn) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:08:00 +0000

Christine Essel was excited to host the party for her upcoming election. Christine hands the microphone to her friend Frank Sheftel. Former CD 2 Councilwoman Wendy Gruel thanks the restaurant owner for hosting the party. Pop singer Callie Carson entertained the crowd with some popular...

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Is Paul Krekorian a Conspiracy Theorist??

philjennerjahn@yahoo.com (Phil Jennerjahn) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:21:00 +0000

Or does he just hate Turkish people?? CD 2 voters....Read this letter (link to above) and decide for yourself. http://mayorsam.blogspot.com/feeds//comments/default

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Here Comes Sunland-Tujunga!

noreply@blogger.com (Joe B.) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:38:00 +0000

Mary Benson & STNC Prez Dan McManus speak with Paul at Saturday's Opening of his S-T Campaign office. Abby Diamond & Paul Exchange some ideas. Paul's office in S-T is up & running. Where is Chris Essel's? Fellow Citizens, On Tuesday, December 8, 2009, the City of Los Angeles will...

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Outtakes from CD 14: "The Great White Ghost of CD 14 Speaks"

noreply@blogger.com (Red Spot in CD 14) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:14:00 +0000

The "Great White Ghost" of CD 14 politics has spoken. He was the enabler who gave special meaning to the "ins and outs" of constituent services, in a time when "cut and pasting" involved exacta knives, rulers, cardboard, and rubber cement.His driving exploits, would of loaded the barrels of Top Gun...

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"Boss D'Arcy's" IBEW and Police Protective League Money Up for CD 2 Candidate Chris Essel

noreply@blogger.com (Red Spot in CD 14) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:39:00 +0000

"Boss D'Arcy has made his choice for CD 2" A Special Interest "Monetary Avalanche" is rolling into the CD 2 Special Election Runoff, courtesy of IBEW and the Police Protective League. As reported from the Ethics Website, these numbers speak for themselves. Local 18 Water and Power Defense League...

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Chris Essel: The Developer's Friend

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Higby) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:32:00 +0000

Haven't these guys learned that EVERYONE forwards and re-forwards email and the old, dead Republican mayor gets these things from 2,3,4 people? Chris Essel is the developers' friend! Whether you like it or not! From: Aaron Green Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Subject: Regarding...

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