Ericka Lozano

We don't know about you, but LAist thinks a broken heart and dampened spirit call for some comfort food. And nothing smashes the heart or rains on the spirit like a big, fat loss to W. In the spirit of moving forward, we humbly offer the following recommendations for those of you seeking solace through your stomach: Canter's Deli on Fairfax--chicken kreplach soup soothes almost any ache, body or soul. House of Pies in...

State Senate candidate George Runner and his wife, Assemblymember Sharon Runner, are poised to be the first husband and wife team to serve in the Legislature at the same time. George Runner was first elected in 1996 to serve in the Assembly and was termed out in 2002. His wife succeeded him and was up for re-election yesterday. Republican Audra Strickland, wife of termed-out Assemblymember Tony Strickland, also looks to be headed to Sacramento...

We don't know about you, but LAist thinks a broken heart and dampened spirit call for some comfort food. And nothing smashes the heart or rains on the spirit like a big, fat loss to W. In the spirit of moving forward, we humbly offer the following recommendations for those of you seeking solace through your stomach: Canter's Deli on Fairfax--chicken kreplach soup soothes almost any ache, body or soul. House of Pies in...

State Senate candidate George Runner and his wife, Assemblymember Sharon Runner, are poised to be the first husband and wife team to serve in the Legislature at the same time. George Runner was first elected in 1996 to serve in the Assembly and was termed out in 2002. His wife succeeded him and was up for re-election yesterday. Republican Audra Strickland, wife of termed-out Assemblymember Tony Strickland, also looks to be headed to Sacramento...

While the results of the presidential election may not be known just yet (despite what Fox News is reporting), two local measures have been decided by LA voters. Voters in the City of LA overwhelmingly supported Proposition O, a $500 million bond measure to fund projects that will prevent ocean and beach pollution and put us in compliance with the federal Clean Water Act. The Los Angeles Times described Prop. O as "unexciting, expensive,...

While the results of the presidential election may not be known just yet (despite what Fox News is reporting), two local measures have been decided by LA voters. Voters in the City of LA overwhelmingly supported Proposition O, a $500 million bond measure to fund projects that will prevent ocean and beach pollution and put us in compliance with the federal Clean Water Act. The Los Angeles Times described Prop. O as "unexciting, expensive,...

Based on conversations with LA voters from all parts of the city, it appears that lines are the norm at every polling place. Wait times to cast a ballot have varied from 10 minutes to an hour. Despite the wait, people have mostly been friendly and patient, almost as though they understood the importance of doing their civic duty. We'll remind you (yet again) to go vote if you haven't done so already. The...

This year's election is having a similar effect on Angelenos as the Santa Anas: people are irritable, frustrated, and right on the edge of a good fight or a hysterical breakdown. An article in yesterday's Los Angeles Times noted that "[a]nxiety, depression, anger -- demoralizing feelings that modern Americans have rarely, if ever, associated with choosing a leader -- have been reported even from friendly precincts, and yard-sign fights and bumper sticker defacements are...

This year's election is having a similar effect on Angelenos as the Santa Anas: people are irritable, frustrated, and right on the edge of a good fight or a hysterical breakdown. An article in yesterday's Los Angeles Times noted that "[a]nxiety, depression, anger -- demoralizing feelings that modern Americans have rarely, if ever, associated with choosing a leader -- have been reported even from friendly precincts, and yard-sign fights and bumper sticker defacements are...

Based on conversations with LA voters from all parts of the city, it appears that lines are the norm at every polling place. Wait times to cast a ballot have varied from 10 minutes to an hour. Despite the wait, people have mostly been friendly and patient, almost as though they understood the importance of doing their civic duty. We'll remind you (yet again) to go vote if you haven't done so already. The...