Our Mayor Takes The International Stage

Thursday, September 6, 2012 Fighting For 'A Basic Human Right' The Mayor of Los Angeles said Thursday that this year's Democratic National Convention is the most diverse, inclusive convention in the country's history. "Look around you, everyone! This has been the most diverse, most inclusive convention ever held anywhere in the United States of America!" Antonio Villaraigosa, who is also chairman of the convention, said as delegates stood and applauded. UNEQUAL OPPORTUNITIES? A Hollywood-Style Heist PHOTOS: LA's 5 Rowdiest Bars LOOK: Great White Darts Right Under Swimmer In Manhattan Beach GET CULTURED! BLOG POSTS Mattias Wallander: Keep California Green and Charitable California is a model state when it comes to waste reduction, aiming to reduce waste going into landfills by 75 percent by 2020. But there is a new obstacle for California's efforts to reduce waste and it's sitting on Governor Jerry Brown's desk as I type. Broke Girls Guide: BGG Weekender: Vintage Shopping, Real Brazilians & the Goonies While this abbreviated workweek should have left us feeling rested and rejuvenated, we somehow feel just as exhausted as ever. Let's all hope that our seventh-inning energy kicks in, as this weekend's agenda is not one to be missed. Kabira Stokes: Recycling Waste, Rebuilding Lives: Eliminating Poverty Through the Clean Economy The notion of job creation as a solution to poverty reduction is nothing new. But what if we could create jobs that are not only sustainable but also help to sustain our planet? Ilya Pozin: A Solution to the L.A. Unemployment Crisis L.A. is a glamorous and high profile locale to many, yet it's developed a bit of a bad reputation for those on the job market. In fact, last month unemployment in L.A. and Long Beach higher than both the national and statewide averages. Tom O'Neil: Will 'Modern Family' Get the Last Laugh at the Emmys Again? Modern Family has loads of elitist appeal. Its super-hip characters toss off snark with gusto while sashaying through stylish homes. TV viewership remains strong and TV critics have remained faithful. Most award pundits feel that Emmy voters will probably remain loyal too.

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