Tuesday, 4/8/97 Government must support education Private money throws special interests into arts, public schools Last month, Los Angeles residents received a curious enclosure in their electric utility bills titled "A Small Request From Your Los Angeles Public Library." It was not a summons to turn in overdue books, nor an announcement for upcoming events at a local branch; rather, the pamphlet was a plea for donations. Read more...

Tuesday, 4/8/97 As the rest of Los Angeles also prepares to go to the polls, we asked UCLA students, "Who are you voting for on A pril 8?" I don’t know if I am voting … I have been too caught up in everything else I have been doing. Read more...

Monday, 4/7/97 Tax increase will sponsor public school improvement Although the Los Angeles Unified School District must increase its efficiency in getting funding to the classrooms, we support Bond Proposition BB. Read more...

Monday, 4/7/97 Hayden is best choice for mayor Los Angeles is a fragmented society. It is a city broken up along racial and economic lines, and Tom Hayden is proposing long-term solutions, working to enhance unity by facilitating dialogue on racial and economic issues. Read more...

Monday, 4/7/97 Taking a look at incumbent candidates in city offices James Hahn was elected to the City Attorney seat in 1985. Since then, he has been an effective prosecutor with a 75 percent conviction rate for cases which go to trial. Read more...

Monday, 4/7/97 Citizens should draft charter Our current city charter was drafted in 1925, four years before the advent of talking pictures. It is due for an update. Read more...

Monday, 4/7/97 Making the proper decisions for Los Angeles Charter Amendment 1 is a valid attempt to improve the dismal voter turnout that characterizes our city elections. Read more...