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The last Republican mayor in what became a liberal city, Riordan died at age 92.
April 19, 2023
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A reader remembers joining former Mayor Richard Riordan on one of his several organized bike tours of Los Angeles.
April 23, 2023
Riordan shepherded L.A.’s rebound from the 1992 riots, expanded its police force and led its recovery from the Northridge earthquake.
April 20, 2023
NEXT STEP: Businessman Richard Riordan said the voter-rich San Fernando Valley would play a key role in his bid for mayor, and the findings of a Times Exit Poll (above) back him up. . . .
April 22, 1993
Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan, who guided the city through the aftermath of the Rodney King riots and the 1994 Northridge earthquake, was remembered today as a man with an indomitable spirit who understood leadership and took action to address the needs of the city and of its people.
April 28, 2023
Richard Riordan got stuff done, but a reader says his leadership style wasn’t exactly a shining example of participatory democracy in action.
April 26, 2023
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April 21, 2023
Former Mayor Richard Riordan was remembered during Friday’s Mass as a transformational figure who guided L.A. in the aftermath of civil unrest and helped it cope with the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
May 4, 2023
Former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan has endorsed developer Rick Caruso for mayor, according to a release from Caruso’s campaign.
May 19, 2022