Mayor's Budget Proposal Opts For Cuts, Not Taxes

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Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

Chart Courtesy of the Mayor's Office via The City Maven

With numerous layoffs and cuts, the mayor hopes to maintain public departments and fund road improvements.

LA City Council Votes Against Making A Gang Member A Millionaire

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Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

In a risky move, the city is denying a $4.5 million settlement to a shooting victim, opting for an appeal instead.

L.A. Considers $4.5 Million Settlement For Controversial Shooting

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Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

Should a past gang member be compensated?

Is California A Sure Win For Obama?

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Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

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Gas prices are weighing heavily on Californians' minds. Is it enough to dampen their support?

Brown Vs. Munger: A Tale Of Two Tax Plans

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Karla Robinson, Jerry Ting
Staff Reporter, Assistant News Editor

Infographic by Jerry Ting.

How California's tax plans stack up.

Super Tuesday: The Untold Stories Of Idaho And Alaska's Primaries

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Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

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Idaho and Alaska haven't been a main focus of Super Tuesday but could prove important.

Republican 'Conscience' Amendment Just A Ploy, Expert Says

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Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

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Sen. Blunt's failed proposal might actually help Obama.

Super Tuesday Preview: Georgia

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Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

Newt Gingrich at the 2012 CPAC (photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

The Georgia primary is one of ten contests to be held on Super Tuesday.

Super Tuesday Preview: Tennessee

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Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

Tennessee State Capitol (image courtsey creative commons)

The Tennessee primary to be held on Super Tuesday could go to any of the four candidates.

President Obama Unveils "Consumer Privacy Bill Of Rights" For The Internet

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Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

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Protects from unreasonable data collection

Problems At Miramonte Could Cost LAUSD Millions

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Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

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Low attendance and possible lawsuits could prove costly to the LAUSD.

Miramonte Sex Abuse Scandal: LAUSD Investigating As Students, Parents Protest Staff Removal

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Karla Robinson, Reut Cohen
Staff Reporters

(Karla Robinson)

Two teachers have been charged.

Miramonte Sex Abuse Scandal: Staff Removal May Not Be Temporary

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Karla Robinson, Reut Cohen
Staff Reporters

(Karla Robinson)

Two teachers have been arrested and charged.

Miramonte Sex Abuse Scandal: UTLA Reacts To Removal Of Entire Staff

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Karla Robinson, Reut Cohen
Staff Reporters

(Karla Robinson)

School gets news staff.

Missouri Primary: Does It Even Matter?

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Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

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Non-binding primary might just be for show.

New Report Aims To Address Truancy In LA Schools

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Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

(Photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

Attendance rates in LA County schools have fallen and officials are seeking a solution.

New Republican Primary Rules Push "Non-Binding" Primaries

Comments (0) | delegates, florida primary, new rules, non-binding primary, Politics, proportional primary, republican primary, winner-takes-all primary

Karla Robinson
Staff Reporter

The GOP candidates at the Jan. 26 CNN debate.

Non-binding primaries are now required but remain less significant.

AUDIO: Governor Brown Signs Bill Limiting Legal Challenges To Farmers Field

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Karla Robinson
Annenberg Radio News

SB-292 could expedite the job creation process for the stadium.

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