The Los Angeles city election is just around the corner on March 5th. With these three very diverse candidates vying to represent Council District 1, which stretches diagonally from Northeast L.A. to the Pico-Union neighborhood, it is definitely time to understand and decide who to vote for!

Gil Cedillo

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With the vast amount of candidates running for a seat on YOUR city council, this years' race may be more difficult to keep straight in your head. But as election day draws near, it's time to understand the individuals that are vying for your vote to represent you on the city council. Jump start your knowledge on these fine candidates with these videos:

Emile Mack…

February 7th was a very interesting evening at Williams Hall on the historic Barlow Hospital campus in Echo Park. Los Angeles City Council Districts 1 and 13 fall within Echo Park's borders, and the 10 candidates sat at the front of the room in anticipation of the upcoming March 5, 2013 election, taking turns telling the audience of at least 80 what they will do for the community, if elected.

Echo Park area residents had submitted questions to the candidates. Among the issues…

I recently received this from a friend of mine and the community's. It's a warning to others regarding travel with animals. These are her words.

Hello,

I am reaching out to you in a time of great difficulty.

Bella and Charlie, my lovely little pekingese, were KIILLED BY A BUS COMPANY'S NEGLIGENCE.

I…

Do you or a loved one suffer from an illness like migraines, rheumatoid arthritis or chronic fatigue syndrome? KPCC reporter José Martinez is working on a series of stories that…