Mayor Sam's Hot Sheet for Wednesday

A tragic event occurred Monday at what is supposed to be a happy place for young and old alike. During a performance of the Circo Hermanos Vasquez in Whittier Narrows, a 35 year old trapeze artist fell to his death. OSHA investigators are reviewing the accident as they should; however a gasbag local politician is trying to use the tragedy to get press: County Supervisor Gloria Molina has arranged free county "counseling" for anyone who saw the event. Folks, this is not a function of government, people have endured tragedies long before county crisis counselors were on the scene.

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If you haven't had a chance to check out Joe Mailander's excellent "A Guy in LA" series now carried here exclusively on Mayor Sam, please do so. Joe has a unique take on many local issues and I'm grateful to have him here. For fun, we have the usual blogging dust-up Joe is so good at it, however this time it's not with the Westside White Guy but with our buddy Don Garza the Central City East Blogger. Joe and Don are sparring over a plan by LA Clippers owner Donald Stirling to build a massive homeless services center in Skid Row. Don's passion is understandable given his situation, however Joe makes a good point. And I'm all for yurts!

Want to run for Congress? Due to the sad passing of Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald there will be a special election for her seat in June. We dished up some speculation as to who might run for the seat but there's always room for you!

California Progress Report takes another look at the coming Fran Pavley-Lloyd Levine race to take over Zelda's State Senate seat. Pavley is doing quite well in polls, especially among folks who are dedicated voters, Jews, 2-1. The Bachelor has some catch up to do.