City Election: Jesse Creed for City Council District 5

There are three candidates vying for the Los Angeles City Council District 5 seat representing Westwood and surrounding neighborhoods: incumbent Paul Koretz, lawyer Jesse Creed and political consultant and community activist Mark Herd. Koretz is the safe option. But this board endorses Creed for council member precisely because he breaks the mold. Of the three candidates, […]

City Election: Eric Garcetti for mayor

While the Los Angeles mayoral candidate field is crowded, it’s clear Eric Garcetti is the king of the hill. And Los Angeles voters would be remiss not to give him a second term. This board endorses Garcetti for mayor because of his innovative outlook, his accomplishments as the current mayor of LA and – most […]

City Election: Yes on Measure M, No on Measure N

California voters legalized the possession of recreational marijuana in November, giving local governments the responsibility of regulating how marijuana is grown and sold. Measure M and Measure N provide two distinct processes to draft regulations in Los Angeles – the former prioritizes public input and collaboration while the latter heavily favors the medical marijuana industry. […]

City Election: Yes on Measure P

It might seem trivial to extend the maximum period for harbor department leases from 50 to 66 years, but the economic benefits from Measure P’s passage are anything but; consequently, this board endorses Measure P. If approved, Measure P will allow the Port of Los Angeles, which maintains the commercial and industrial complexes on the […]

Editorial: ASUCLA should lease newly vacant space to essential student services

Associated Students UCLA has an opportunity it cannot refuse, and we have UCLA to thank for that. On Feb. 13, ASUCLA moved its loading dock for deliveries and equipment to an area beneath the engineering building, leaving its previous loading area – which rests adjacent to the base of the Portola Plaza stairs – ready […]