The two men hoping to succeed Councilman Eric Garcetti in the Thirteenth District are picking up support from their former opponents in the March 5 primary. 

Mitch O'Farrell, a former Garcetti aide, placed first in the primary with 18 percent of the vote. He was endorsed Monday by two former candidates — Sam Kbushyan and Josh Post. Kbushyan finished third in the race thanks to strong support from the district's Armenian community. 

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Meanwhile, the May general election only weeks away, and Los Angeles is preparing to say good-bye to outgoing Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and begin the process of selecting a brand new mayor. 

In advance of that, KPCC staff and reporters are hitting the streets of Los Angeles to talk to community members face-to-face.  We want to begin the process of collecting your thoughts and feelin... Join us!

Wednesday, April 10th
Republic of Pie
11118 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
7am-2pm

Tuesday, April 16th
The Coffee Company
8751 La Tijera Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
7am-2pm