In Southeast L.A. County, a new generation of politicians is pushing back against the region's doom-loop reputation by trying something new: working together.
In the cradle of Latino political power, rivalries are downright biblical. Friends turn into enemies and enemies become friends, among politicians and pretenders.
Second in a four-part series on how Latino political power has changed Los Angeles PART II: THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY MACHINE SPEAKS Alex Padilla was a 22-year-old managing his first election campaign when advisors issued a challenge: Make sure the kickoff party for your guy has at least 100 guests.
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Dine and Drink Deals
Here are a few options from restaurants and bars as we work our way back toward normal.
With locations in Buena Park and Moreno Valley,
Portillo’s brings back its Heart-Shaped Chocolate and Lemon Cakes ($15.99) for a limited time. The Chicago favorite is making the cakes available for delivery or in-store pick-up, May 6 - 9. Portillo’s will donate $5 from each cake purchased (up to $5,000) to No Kid Hungry. Guests can pre-order by calling 866.YUM.BEEF or ordering online.
After a year lost to the COVID lockdown, Poncho s Tlayudas has revived its Friday nigh pop-up in South L.A. Want Oaxacan tlayudas, morongo and chorizo y verduras? Head to 4318 Main St., every other Friday night from 4 to 10 p.m.