The role of L.A.’s Jewish electorate is changing

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on June 19, 2013

What do the recent city elections that saw Jews step into the three top citywide offices — mayor, city attorney and city controller — mean for the role of the Jewish community in Los Angeles?

Hertzberg to run for valley district senate seat

By Tom Tugend
Published on June 6, 2013

Like a veteran warhorse galloping back into the fray, Robert M. (Bob) Hertzberg has announced he is running for a State Senate seat in a district encompassing most of the San Fernando Valley.

2013 L.A. city elections mean new milestone in history of city Jewish voices

Published on May 23, 2013

In 2009, the Paul Koretz and Eric Garcetti were the sole Jewish voices in Los Angeles City Politics. As of 2013, there will not only will there be three Jewish Councilmembers in Paul Koretz, Bob Blumenfield and Mitch Englander, but the entire executive leadership of Los Angeles will be Jewish.

Politics at Canter’s Deli

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on May 1, 2013

At 9:45 on a recent Sunday morning, Gil Garcetti stepped into an alcove in the secondary dining room at Canter’s Deli.

Priorities, personalities shape city attorney race

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on January 16, 2013

In his three-and-a-half years as Los Angeles’ City Attorney, Carmen Trutanich has made headlines — and more than a few enemies — by directing some of his office’s 450 lawyers to prosecute ticket scalpers and Occupy L.A. protesters, as well as by drafting controversial city ordinances governing storefront marijuana dispensaries and vigorously pursuing people who put up illegal billboards.

Brown signs law targeting insurance industry ties with Iran

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on October 3, 2012

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill aimed at dissuading California-based insurance companies from making indirect investments in Iran.

Yaroslavsky reflects on decision to leave politics

Published on August 23, 2012

In an interview with The Journal on Thursday, Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky said that he hasn’t spent much time yet thinking specifically about what he’s going to devote his time and energy to after he leaves public office at the end of his term in 2014, but he said he will continue to work in the areas that have been priorities for him -- especially helping to address the needs of the homeless and providing healthcare to those who cannot afford insurance.

Calif. Assembly bill targeting insurance industry ties with Iran advances

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on May 9, 2012

A bill in the California State Assembly that would dissuade insurance companies based in the state from making indirect investments in Iran has been approved by committee, a key step on the way to becoming law.

Webcast: Assemblymember Mike Feuer discusses new Iran divestment legislation

By Karmel Melamed
Published on January 4, 2010

AUDIO: Iranian American Jews—30 Years After the Iranian Revolution

By Karmel Melamed
Published on February 5, 2008

Iranian Jewish members of the "30 Years After" organization talk about becoming more active in Los Angeles, state and national politics; featuring Assemblyman Mike Feuer and L.A. DWP General Manager H. David Nahai.

These Dems Could Help Unlock Gridlock

By Jill Stewart
Published on June 15, 2006

With the Democratic primary victories of Debra Bowen for secretary of state, and Mike Feuer and Alex Padilla for State Legislature, Los Angeles -- of all places -- is playing a role in whether Sacramento becomes a less incendiary and gridlocked place.