Sunday, April 12, 2026

About the Mayor

The Founding of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)

The history of the Department of Water and Power (DWP) is intrinsically linked to Los Angeles's development as a major metropolitan center. No single...

Yvonne Brathwaite Burke: The First African American Woman in U.S. Congress from California

Yvonne Brathwaite Burke was an American politician and lawyer renowned for her long service in California and her numerous achievements at both the state...

The Voice of California’s Working Class: Politician Hilda Solis

Hilda Solis is a renowned American politician who has made significant contributions to social policy, workers' rights advocacy, and improving living conditions for residents...

The Charter of 1925: What Key Changes Did It Bring?

The Los Angeles Charter of 1925 is the foundational document that defines the city’s governance structure. It replaced the previous charter from 1889, introducing...

Janice Hahn, the Politician from Los Angeles

Councilwoman Janice Hahn is the daughter of the late Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn and sister of the former Los Angeles Mayor James...

Maxine Waters, the Politician from California

Many consider Congresswoman Maxine Waters one of the most influential women in American politics of the 21st century. She gained a reputation as a...

Fighter for the rights of children and women, the politician Barbara Boxer

Barbara Boxer is known as the Bay Area liberal, though she has lived hundreds of miles away for years, near Palm Springs. Over the...

History of Los Angeles mayoral elections in the 20th century

The history of today's mayoral elections is well within our grasp, but it is interesting to familiarize ourselves with how it used to be....

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and its historical background

In 1853, the Los Angeles Rangers, known more commonly as the first Los Angeles police force, came into existence. From its humble beginnings as...

The ups and downs of the 42nd mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti

During his eight years in office, the 42nd mayor of the city encountered many difficulties. Indeed, there were ups and downs. His greatest challenge,...
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