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Looking at all the labor money in the CD 2 race, old LAPD riot helmets headed to Washington state, and artist Richard Ankrom's guerrilla freeway sign has been found. Plus much more for a rainy Monday, after the jump.
- With one day to go In the CD 2 runoff, the talk is all of the massive campaign spending, especially by labor — notably the DWP union and the Police Protective League — on behalf of Chris Essel. She and Paul Krekorian debate this morning on KPCC's "Airtalk." LAT, KPCC News, DN, News-Press, CityWatch
Plus: "Winning a council seat means a 12-year gig on the highest-profile city council in America. The compensation's not bad either; council members get paid a $178,000 salary, not including perks and pension, and automatic raises regardless of the economic state of the city or how well they do their jobs." DN editorial - If Krekorian wins, Glendale businessman Sundar Ramani has been endorsed as his replacement in the state Assembly by the Committee of 100, a group of community leaders and activists within the 43rd District. Rick Orlov/DN
- The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles on Saturday elected Rev. Canon Mary D. Glasspool as the first openly gay bishop since the national church lifted a ban. The move is pending confirmation and drew a rebuke from the Archbishop of Canterbury. LAT
- Corporate farmer Stewart Resnick's many donations to Sen. Dianne Feinstein appear to have helped him push his position on water for his farms in the delta area, says a piece by California Watch. Sacto Bee
- After nearly six months of study, the City Council is poised to decide this week whether Anschutz Entertainment Group should help taxpayers cover the public cost of Michael Jackson's downtown memorial ceremony at Staples Center. LAT
- The City Council also will consider new regulations on valet parking that would require companies to register with the city and obtain operating permits. LABJ
- Elliott Broidy's admission of guilt in the unfolding public employee pension fund scandal opens a window into the depth and nature of political corruption in Los Angeles, California and beyond. Ron Kaye
- Looking up a state legislator's voting record made easy. Sacto Bee
- Former Secretary of State Warren Christoper approves of the new police chief, he tells Patt Morrison. LAT
- Newly graduated LAPD officer Martin Beck, 23, talks about serving under his dad. KPCC News
- Old outdated LAPD riot helmets, 75 of them, are going to small police departments in Washington state. Kitsap Sun
- Changes are afoot for the Grand Avenue project on Bunker Hill. Downtown News, Curbed LA
- Twitter founders Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone and Evan Williams are the Media Persons of the Year in the annual online competition held by I Want Media.
- Univision plans to announce the formation of a studio division to produce telenovelas in the U.S. NYT
- That guerrilla freeway sign installation by artist Richard Ankrom that hung over the 110 freeway for years? Crushed as scrap. Franklin Avenue
- KTLA reporter Eric Spillman celebrates a clip of him showing up on "The Colbert Report." Blog
- Steve Harvey remembers the story of chickens that flocked beside the Hollywood Freeway in the Valley. LAT
- A conference called the Future of Film summit is Tuesday in Santa Monica. Info
- Steve Meltzer, creator of the Santa Monica Puppetry Center, died at 56. LAT