EDITORIAL WEEK IN REVIEW.A roundup of some of our more important editorials this past week Hahn flunks When confronted with history in May, Mayor James Hahn For the Iowa politician, see . James Kenneth "Jim" Hahn (born July 3, 1950) is an American politician from the Democratic Party. He was the Deputy City Attorney (1975-1979), City Controller (1981-1985), City Attorney (1985-2001) and Mayor of Los Angeles, California resorted to hysteria, making apocalyptic predictions about secession instead of trying to bring the city together. For that, he earns an F on his monthly report card. Wall of shame The term "Wall of Shame" may be used to describe actual walls or barriers that bring shame upon the builders or others. In some cases, it is the circumstances of the wall's construction or its intended purpose that brings dishonor. The Great Wall mural along the Tujunga Wash Tujunga Wash is a stream in Los Angeles County, California. It is a tributary of the Los Angeles River, providing about a fifth of its flow, and drains about 225 square miles. in Van Nuys is very much a symbol of the state of art and culture in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. - inadequately financed and poorly cared for. L.A.'s challenge Former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg has put forward a borough plan for L.A. that could stave off stave n. 1. A narrow strip of wood forming part of the sides of a barrel, tub, or similar structure. 2. A rung of a ladder or chair. 3. A staff or cudgel. 4. Music See staff1. secession, but only if members of the City Council are willing to sacrifice their power and egos for the benefit of all Los Angeles. The choice is theirs. Hooray for Hollywood The Valley and Hollywood have won the right to self-determination; now their leaders must present a compelling vision of cityhood. |
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