Villaraigosa calls for changes to business tax classifications. Worried taxes are too high and are forcing business out. Now he is worried.

L.A. City Council considers providing loan for Cirque du Soleil performances. The city is broke so subsidizing big business makes sense to everyone but taxpayers!

Rep. Richardson's Sacramento home is focus of House ethics probe. Someone will get nailed over the foreclosure issue.

Klan outfit prompts L.A. council to weigh tougher conduct rules. Clown outfits will still be allowed.

El Monte voters asked to stop electing mayor, ban overnight parking. They rejected this measure four years ago and will again.

Hawaiian Gardens residents protest gang injunction. Are they worried they are breaking up families?

Recall group barred from signature count. Clerk won’t allow observers. Lawsuit when the recall doesn’t qualify will ensue.