Monica Rodriguez

Member of the LA City Council

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Member of the Los Angeles City Council; Community Affairs Manager for then-Mayor Richard Riordan; former aide to Councilmen Mike Hernandez and Richard Alarcón; administrator for the California Association of Realtors

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Street racing has been increasing during the pandemic.

From rumbling cars to rumble strips, how LA plans to curb street racing

Street racing has been increasing during the pandemic.

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Richard Alarcón was an LA City Councilman until he ran for the State Senate in 1999.  While serving in the Senate, he ran unsuccessfully for Mayor.  Last November, less than four…

LA City Council Race for the 7th District

Richard Alarcón was an LA City Councilman until he ran for the State Senate in 1999.  While serving in the Senate, he ran unsuccessfully for Mayor.  Last November, less than four…

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