Different approaches to scandals

For the past several weeks, Los Angeles has been treated to two juicy City Hall soap operas as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa split from his wife and confessed to having an affair, and City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo admitted that his wife was uninsured when she drove his city-issued car and got into an accident. Tipoffs in the Daily News.

And it's been interesting to see how the key players in the dramas have handled their roles.

Villaraigosa resurfaced after a weekend in seclusion, appearing at a couple of tough news conferences where he was badgered by reporters for details, then allowed to move on to other issues.

But reality surfaced again Friday when he appeared at the much-hyped welcome of soccer star David Beckham. Rather than the cheers he normally receives, Villaraigosa found himself on the receiving end of boos from the crowd.

However, Villaraigosa now appears tired of answering all the questions, passing up his monthly appearance on KABC-TV. Daily News.