Politics
Henry Kissinger Explains the Role of China and The U.S. in Global Peace by Joel Wong
Silicon Valley Asian American News By DDTVRobe In a speech at the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations in October 2023, Henry Kissinger argued that China and the United States have a unique responsibility to work together to maintain global peace. He said that the two countries are “the two most powerful and influential countries in the world”…
Read MoreMayor Bass Making Moves In Washington, D.C. for the People of L.A.
WASHINGTON, DC – A historic delegation consisting of Mayor Karen Bass and members of the Los Angeles City Council visited Washington, DC this week to continue efforts to deliver for the people of Los Angeles through unprecedented partnership with the federal government. The delegation included Council President Paul Krekorian, Assistant President Pro Tem Bob Blumenfield,…
Read MoreInglewood Celebrates National Voter Registration Day
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief INGLEWOOD—Voting is pivotal to our Democracy and before anyone can vote in elections they are required to have registered. Because of this important matter, Inglewood City Clerk Aisha Thompson, recently hosted a…
Read MoreThe Sentencing of Mark Ridley-Thomas – Why Questions Will Still Remain in Los Angeles Politics
By Zachary Ellison PACE NEWS Contributor On Monday August 28, Dr. Mark Ridley-Thomas was sentenced to 42 months in Federal prison, a fine of $30,000, and 3 years’ probation after his released. Dr. Ridley-Thomas was ordered by Judge Dale Fischer to report to federal marshals on November 13 to begin serving this punishment that…
Read MorePart 28: The Politics of Corruption in Los Angeles City Hall – From Kevin De León to Curren Price
By Zachary Ellison. Twitter @ZacharyObama. Photo of Los Angeles City Hall. Reprint with permission I was late to the Friday meeting of the Los Angeles City Council on a perfect early summer morning clearing security and heading into City Council Chamber just in time in my cardinal and gold University of Southern California long…
Read MoreToo Many Black Homeless People to Be a Priority for Mayor Bass
. The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES – Recently Mayor Karen Bass along with Councilman Tim McOsker announced Mayor Bass’ Inside Safe initiative was underway in Harbor City. On the same day the announcement came to my email in the form of a press release after the fact, I was out on the street in Los Angeles…
Read MoreMayor Karen Bass Call On All Angelenos To Help Her Build a “New L.A.” During Her State of the City Address Monday
In her State of the City Address this evening, Mayor Karen Bass shared her vision for a New Los Angeles, and outlined how to make Los Angeles stronger, healthier, happier and safer. Click here to view the full State of the City address. The following is the text of the address, titled “A New L.A.,”…
Read MoreThe Southern Truth: Autocracy, Not Democracy, is On Display at Los Angeles City Hall With the Selection, Not Election, of Heather Hutt
By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief Lord have mercy on Los Angeles and its leaders. Today it was reported on one of the local news channels that Heather Hutt had been selected by Council President Paul Krekorian, with all members approving accept one, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, who was the lone no” vote — citing what she called…
Read MoreOpen Letter Concerning District 10 Special Election
Councilmember Paul Krekorian City Council President 200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, Ca 90012 Re: Open Letter Concerning District 10 Special Election Councilmember Krekorian: I am writing you as a retired 50-year employee of the City of Los Angeles, having served 38 years with the LAPD and 13 years as a City Councilmember. Monitoring…
Read MoreMayor Karen Bass Announces Additional Senior Staff
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass today announced the appointment of a Deputy Mayor and two Directors in her Administration. The appointments demonstrate her continued dedication to ensuring her Administration’s commitment to innovative and experienced changemakers who will drive Los Angeles forward. Joey Freeman, Deputy Mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs – Joey Freeman currently serves as…
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