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A thank you note

A thank you note

This week marks the end of my 40-year career as an elected official in the City and County of Los Angeles. Twenty years ago this…
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A force of our best nature

A force of our best nature

Cynthia Langley is no quitter. Lives depend on that. A social worker for more than three decades, Langley fights chronic homelessness one weary soul at…
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In the interest of real oversight

In the interest of real oversight

The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to reject a proposal  to create a new citizens’ commission to oversee the Sheriff’s Department, a proposal  I opposed….
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A diversion from the status quo

A diversion from the status quo

When it comes to Los Angeles County’s decrepit Men’s Central Jail, building a better future doesn’t have to mean spending $2 billion to erect a…
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A stowaway on Expo 2

A stowaway on Expo 2

I had a chance to ride the rails last week, going behind the scenes of one of L.A.’s most eagerly anticipated transit projects. The vehicle…
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It’s official: Feds fund subway

It’s official: Feds fund subway

As public transit milestones go, they don’t get much bigger than this: The federal government has formally agreed to fund the long-awaited extension of the…
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Shaking off complacency

Shaking off complacency

Like countless Angelenos, I’ve been a Lucy Jones fan for years. When it comes to earthquakes, no one conveys information more accessibly—or calms rattled nerves…
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Exposing a mountain of deceit

Exposing a mountain of deceit

Last month, the Board of Supervisors adopted a widely-hailed, landmark plan to preserve one of our region’s most precious natural resources—the Santa Monica Mountains. Under…
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The beauty is in the details

The beauty is in the details

There are moments in my job—special moments—when I know I’m representing not only the interests of people today but also the needs of generations to…
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