Entertainment & Arts
Media: The paper takes a strong voice in Valley breakup, which could help it financially.
May 30, 2002
California
Breakup: Mexican American Political Assn. officials announce, then deny, their support of Valley cityhood plan.
Aug. 24, 2002
Politics
Senate President Pro Tem Bill Lockyer Monday withdrew his bill to ease the path of San Fernando Valley secession--costing the secession movement its most powerful supporter in state government--because some Los Angeles senators protested against a northerner “messing in L.A. politics,” he said.
May 20, 1997
Cityhood: Mayor Hahn and other opponents, mindful of political backlash, pledge not to launch procedural challenges to a vote.
March 8, 2002
With poll results showing citywide support for San Fernando Valley secession, the onus is on Mayor James K.
March 16, 2002
Flush with cash and confidence, anti-secession forces led by Mayor James K.
Oct. 14, 2002
Politics: Both sides in the breakup fight use loaded language and emotional appeals.
June 8, 2002
Times poll: The margin is wide on Hollywood secession. Independence is popular in the Valley, but not enough to carry the citywide vote.
July 2, 2002
Secession: Is it slander?
Sept. 24, 1999
After defeat at the polls, Valley cityhood leaders consider strategies and take heart in local win.
Nov. 7, 2002