Fugitive Filipino mayor arrested in Indonesia
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla discusses the arrest of Alice Guo, the former mayor of Bamban, during a press conference Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Philippines…
Fugitive former Philippines mayor Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia | Cybercrime News
Guo fled the country after she failed to attend a Senate hearing investigating her alleged ties with Chinese organised crime.Alice Guo, a former mayor in…
Taiwan court orders release of ex-Taipei mayor arrested in corruption probe | Politics News
Taiwan People’s Party leader Ko Wen-je freed after court finds insufficient evidence to justify his detention.A court in Taiwan has ordered the release of a…
L.A. mayor gets pushback over her port appointees
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, catching you up on the goings-on in local…
Ex-London deputy mayor Nicky Gavron dies ‘peacefully at her home’ aged 82 as Labour MPs lead tributes – The Sun
FORMER London deputy mayor Nicky Gavron has died 'peacefully at her home' aged 82 as Labour MPs lead tributes.Gavron's official Twitter account posted: "Nicky's family…
Mayor demands more tests after lead is found in Watts tap water
On the heels of an environmental study that found lead-tainted water in public housing developments in Watts, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has called on…
Column: Langer’s closing? Mayor Bass comes for lunch and vows to “respond urgently” to neighborhood problems
Norm Langer, owner of the iconic MacArthur Park deli with his name on the sign, got a phone call just after 8 a.m. Tuesday.L.A. Mayor…
Russia repels Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, city’s mayor says
Russia on Wednesday accused the Ukrainian military under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of launching a drone attack on Moscow overnight. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI |…
Long Beach’s Robert Garcia emerges as a political star
Before a class of captivated high school seniors, Rep. Robert Garcia recounted the trajectory of his life: as a boy from humble beginnings in Peru,…
'I'm a 20-year-old mayor of a village – I have a genius plan to increase population'
A 20-year-old man who is the mayor of a small village in Spain, with under 100 inhabitants, has a clever plan for increasing the population,…
Antonio Villaraigosa announces another run for California governor
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced a 2026 run for California governor Tuesday morning, his second bid for the office after an unsuccessful run…
Paris mayor takes dip in ‘safe to swim Seine’ ahead of Olympics | Paris Olympics 2024
NewsFeedWith just days to go before the Paris Olympics, the city’s Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a swim in the Seine as the river was finally…
Paris mayor dips in Seine to prove cleanliness before Olympics
PARIS — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip Wednesday in the Seine, fulfilling a promise to show that the long-polluted waterway was clean enough to…
Paris mayor takes pre-Olympics dip to prove Seine clean ahead of 2024 Games | Paris Olympics 2024 News
Anne Hidalgo is the latest French politician to take the plunge and show River Seine is clean enough for Olympic events.The mayor of Paris, Anne…
Karen Bass vetoes proposal to let police chief fire problem officers
Mayor Karen Bass has vetoed a proposed ballot measure to rework the disciplinary process at the Los Angeles Police Department — a step that could…
Judge ends Rudy Giuliani bankruptcy case, says he flouted process
NEW YORK — A judge has thrown out Rudolph W. Giuliani ’s bankruptcy case, slamming the former New York City mayor as a “recalcitrant debtor” who…
LAPD chief candidate field narrows to about 10, a mix of outsiders and insiders
After an initial round of interviews, the number of contenders to be the next Los Angeles police chief has been narrowed to about 10 names,…
Raúl Mondesi is free after serving nearly 7 years under house arrest
Raúl Mondesi is a free man. The former Dodgers outfielder had been on house arrest since a 2017 conviction for embezzlement of public funds associated…
Groundbreaking Ceremony for EVER @ Heritage Valley with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass retools her affordable housing strategy
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser and Dakota Smith, bringing you the latest and…