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Despite the low turnout expected, the large number of votes by mail, the apparent tightness of the race and the peculiarities of the City Clerk's ballot-counting procedures open the possibility that the winner of the mayoral election might not be known for days, or even weeks. More than a fifth of the votes probably won't be counted until after election night. LAT
Why LA residents don't vote. KCRW
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa called for two independent ads aimed at Latino voters that attack Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel to be taken off the airwaves. LAT, LA Weekly
Wendy Greuel's job at DreamWorks SKG had no formal title "but it opened up doors in politics and philanthropy, giving her a fresh set of skills and an enviable Rolodex that would later help her raise the millions needed to fund her bid for Los Angeles mayor." LAT
Gender doesn't give Greuel a boost with women donors, say USC students after a study. Center for Investigative Reporting
Why CrunchGov Is Endorsing Eric Garcetti For Mayor Of LA. TechCrunch
The Wave endorses Garcetti. Wave
"Last week, I watched a Zócalo/KCRW debate between Los Angeles mayoral candidates Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel, and a clear winner emerged: Warren Olney, the moderator." Joe Mathews
In their last joint appearance before Tuesday’s election, City Attorney Carmen Trutanich and former Assemblyman Mike Feuer clashed Thursday over legislation aimed at reducing the state’s prison population. DN, Which Way, LA?
Can Trutanich survive Feuer in LA city attorney’s race? KPCC
Zine and Galperin have feisty final debate in the controller race. LAT
In CD 13 race, Choi and O'Farrell still battling over failed sales tax hike. LAT
The Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy & Jobs has developed an 'issues scorecard' to keep track of City Hall office holders. Huffington Post
End of the post-Rampart LAPD consent decree in federal court. LAT, DN, LA Weekly
UC medical centers are canceling elective surgery appointments because of a threatened strike by AFSCME employees. LAT
The LA Philharmonic is concerned about potential subway noise in Disney Hall from the cross-town connector line. "It would be a disaster for Disney Hall," said its architect, Frank Gehry. LAT
David Beckham's retirement from soccer is a very big story in Great Britain. Including many photo galleries of his hair through the years. Guardian, Daily Telegraph
After more than a year-long search, the Hammer Museum has hired Connie Butler, currently the chief curator of drawings at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, as its chief curator. LAT
A big weekend for Spanish literature in Los Angeles. KCRW
The six types of transplants "ruining Los Angeles." LA Weekly
Former NBC 4 anchor Stephanie Elam resurfaced with CNN, her old employer. Fishbowl LA
Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, has gone more public about her philanthropy and advocacy, pushing her agenda in education as well as global conservation, nutrition and immigration policy. Last month she sat down for a rare television interview, discussing the immigration bill before Congress. She has also taken on new issues, like gun control. NYT
Columnist Megham Daum grieves for her dog Rex. LAT Op-ed
The northbound San Diego (405) Freeway will be closed after 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday night at Santa Monica Boulevard as crews conduct concrete repairs. The 10 west and east connectors to the northbound 405 will also be closed. CNS, KPCC
Another media story, this time by columnist Rick Reilly, overstates the case that the Dodgers' Glenn Burke in the 1970s was the first gay player to be out of the closet. ESPN
The Kings won game 2 of their NHL playoff series in stunning fashion, scoring two goals in the final two minutes to come from behind and take the lead. Video
