Politics
The California Teachers Assn., one of the state’s most politically powerful unions, suffered a rare rebuke Thursday when Republican state senators blocked the confirmation of a union leader to another term on the state Board of Education.
Jan. 12, 2007
Republicans say too many people outside the party are being appointed to offices.
April 14, 2006
California
At a toy giveaway in Boyle Heights, a woman quietly watches, knowing she is returning a favor from decades ago.
Dec. 10, 2006
The freshman Democrat will assume Herb Wesson’s post Feb. 9. Negotiating with the governor will be a big part of the job.
Jan. 9, 2004
Travel & Experiences
The Narrative of Cabeza de Vaca Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca University of Nebraska Press, 2003; $15.95 paper
Sept. 16, 2003
Gov.
Oct. 27, 2001
Food
When Jean Leon opened his new, informal La Scala in Beverly Hills a few months ago, he left behind more than his old location and his famous wine cellar.
Feb. 18, 1990
The city’s leading politicians called on hotel owners Tuesday to abandon their effort to block a new ordinance that requires hotels near Los Angeles International Airport to pay a “living wage” valued at $10.64 an hour to their nonunion workers.
Dec. 13, 2006
Sports
Eagle Rock 14, Wilson 7--Tailback Neal Dominguez ran 26 times for 107 yards to lead Eagle Rock to a Northern Conference victory.
Nov. 1, 1992
A man accused of shooting at Buena Park police during a late-night car chase and his alleged accomplice were arrested after crashing into an Anaheim restaurant, authorities said Wednesday.
May 18, 2000