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Benny J. Mejia, City Controller, Needs a Leader
Endorsement: Kenneth Mejia for city controller Voters should give their blessing for the longtime city controller, Kenneth Mejia, to be re-elected. After two terms on the council, Mejia, 52, deserves another chance to serve....
asia
The Strike by the University of California
Editorial: A strike by UC academic workers would tarnish the prestigious university system and jeopardize public education. And it would be a terrible blow to workers’ rights here in California. By Tom Balmforth The...
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The World Cup Final: A Story of a Man
At the World Cup, Gareth Bale and Wales Embrace the Games of a Lifetime It was a different kind of feeling when I was standing on the terraces during the 2010 World Cup Final....
asia
Djokovic is a master of the game, just not on the hardcourt, which is in a way why his game is so appealing.
Djokovic leaves no stone unturned in pursuit of perfection, but secrecy with drink mixture draws scrutiny. I think the most interesting part of the article is the fact that it's not the first time...
national
Serena Williams wins her last eight Grand Slam singles titles
'Just Serena': Williams' upset win at US Open keeps the legend advancing in final days of her storied career Serena Williams played her final match at the U.S. Open on Friday, and it didn’t...
world
The Electric Car Transformation
Majority of voters favor gasoline-car phaseout. But all-electric goal faces tough opposition. Voters should not have any illusions about the looming electric-vehicle transformation. After all, President Obama’s plan for a million EV sales a...
health
Why the City Council is raising taxes to the highest rate in the nation
Letters to the Editor: L.A. needs more politicians? How a bigger City Council makes government smaller I have a solution to Los Angeles' crime problem. The problem is money. The solution is to raise...
sport
Mexico City’s House Museums
Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and More: Visiting Mexico City’s House Museums Over the past few years, Mexico City has hosted some of the world’s most celebrated museums, but they’re not usually places people turn...
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The French have finally got their way and will have a new airport built
Mehran Karimi Nasseri, Who Inspired ‘The Terminal,’ Dies in Paris Airport Related Tags: After years of anticipation — and, in many cases, disappointment — the French have finally got their way and will have...
entertainment
The Dollar is Up Near 80.50 Cents on Thursday
As Dollar Strengthens, U.S. Students in Europe Feel the Benefits LONDON — The year started with a bang, and continued to a boom-stick-your-head-in-the-gutter kind of boom after the financial crisis. A major driver has...
