#Democrat involved in LA racism scandal running for reelection

#Democrat involved in LA racism scandal running for reelection

A Los Angeles city councilman involved in a racism scandal last year announced Wednesday he would seek reelection, despite pressures from colleagues to resign.  In a statement Wednesday, Kevin de León said he would seek another term after making “unprecedented strides” in his district, which runs through downtown Los Angeles, The Associated Press (AP) reported. De…

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#Los Angeles City Councilmembers Introduce Resolution in Support of WGA Strike

#Los Angeles City Councilmembers Introduce Resolution in Support of WGA Strike

Los Angeles City councilmembers introduced a resolution Friday in support of the Writers Guild of America amid the ongoing writers strike. Councilmembers Hugo Soto-Martínez and Katy Yaroslavsky were among those calling on studios and streamers to return to the negotiating table to meet writers’ demands. “This is a fight for the future of Hollywood,” Councilmember Hugo…

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