TNN: You're an ordinary resident deeply engaged in community service and you decide to run for office. What was the most surprising thing you learned? GRACE YOO Dealing with campaign consultants. It was interesting to hear them tell me, "All you have to do is raise money. Your job…
As expected Councilman Wesson pulled well ahead of challenger Grace Yoo but was it as big an endorsement by the voters as Team Wesson had hoped for? Candidate Herb Wesson Jr. spent $416,761.12 to Grace Yoo's $81,068.25. The money generated 8,889 votes for Herb and 4,174 votes for Grace. Wesson…
Herb Wesson Jr. Prevails in his bid to be re-elected as Councilman for CD10. Votes and expenditures have been updated since original article. As expected Councilman Wesson pulled well ahead of challenger Grace Yoo but was it as big an endorsement by the voters as Team Wesson had hoped for?…
At the Wellington Square Certified Farmers Market, you can double your benefits with the new Market Match program. “I didn’t think I would be eligible since I get a pension as well as my Social Security but I did. I decided to buy the Cherimoya fruit this time at…
Councilman Wesson is your classic, old-school politician, like the small town politicians in those old black and white movies from the '50s.
He likes being on top, clearly knows how to use power to get more power, then some more, and if media accusations are correct, uses it to…
After attending the Candidates Forum we believe Grace Yoo has the experience, information, passion and vision to be our next Councilmember. Her experience with community and focus on partnering with diverse communities to address their concerns, her understanding of the needs of small business, her intelligent gathering of facts and…
What are the top four responsibilities of a Councilmember and what, in your background has prepared you for the job?To (a) represent all of the residents of the District, in this case District 10 including those who live South of Rodeo Road and as far north as Koreatown (b)…
Did you know that residents of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County have a considerable number of free or sliding scale resources, support and information services available? Stevie Rutherford is an amazing and highly accomplished local Go Getter. One of her many passions has been her focus on the Senior…
Book club members used to reading ChicLit in their friends' family rooms can now step it up. A new monthly book club at the UCLA William Andrews Clark Memorial Library in West Adams offers a novel opportunity to discuss historical fiction in the stunning interior of one of West…
When thinking back on growing up in Jefferson Park, I recall a rundown Fatburger on a shady side of Western Avenue. I distinctly remember a German Shepherd who wagged his tail as my mom and I walked past his Jefferson Boulevard chain link fence on our way to 6th Avenue…
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