L.A. politics

Former Mayoral Chief of Staff Robin Kramer

Ask Her What She Doesn’t Miss About Life at City Hall

Robin Kramer was chief of staff to Mayors Antonio Villaraigosa and Richard Riordan, and is currently senior advisor to the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands. Before participating in a panel on what’s behind the dearth of elected women officials in the City of L.A., she talked in the Zócalo green room about the perks of life after City Hall—the major one being, having a life.

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When Did Eric Garcetti Turn Jewish?

L.A.’s New Mayor Never Hid His Identity. But For Some Reason His Religious Faith Has Caught People By Surprise.

by Rob Eshman |

On May 22, 2013, the day after Los Angeles voters elected Eric Garcetti mayor of Los Angeles, something astonishing happened: He became Jewish.

No, he didn’t suddenly convert. Garcetti never hid …

Why I’ll Miss Our Flawed Mayor

At His Best, Antonio Villaraigosa Made L.A. Feel Like a Small Town

by Gregory Rodriguez |

Antonio Villaraigosa is the only politician to ever call me an asshole to my face. And, come to think of it, he’s the only politician I’ve ever called an asshole …


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