A number of taxicab companies will be offering free rides to the public on Tuesday as Los Angeles voters head to the polls to decide the fate of several City Council seats and a number of ballot measures in the March 8th city election. more ›

Did you let the excitement of voting in November's historic election pass you by? Did you just turn 18 or get your US Citizenship in the past couple of weeks? Did you just move to Los Angeles? If you answered yes to any of those questions, and you want to have your say in the upcoming local election, you'd better bust a move: "Angelenos interested in casting ballots in the city's March 3 election must register to vote by Tuesday," reminds the Daily News. Need help? You'll find the necessary forms at most city and county buildings, libraries, fire stations, post offices and Department of Motor Vehicles offices," but, remember, a lot of those places are closed today for Presidents Day. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office can also lend a hand. more ›

Last week, LA Times columnist Steve Lopez asked readers if they wanted to see incumbent Mayor Villaraigosa debate his top challenger, Walter Moore, and he reveals today that a resounding 97% say yes. more ›