Tuesday Roundup

L.A. Times calls for Rocky to resign
City Atty. Rocky Delgadillo came to office with sterling credentials and the support of some of Los Angeles' most esteemed leaders. He had a captivating personal story — Eastside kid who did well, went to Harvard, then to Columbia, then on to one of the nation's most impressive law firms and City Hall, where he worked for Mayor Richard Riordan. In short, Delgadillo had the drive, the education and the support to be one of this city's leading public officials. Instead, he has squandered those advantages on egocentrism and bad judgment, falling well short of the high standards required of an office that prosecutes others for offenses such as he has committed. He should resign. L.A. Times.

Despite MTA Fare Hike, Riders Stay on Board

What can you say about a $2 bus fare increase when you can't buy a gallon of gas for that much or park downtown anywhere near City Hall — and that's assuming you can afford to own a car?

No riders aboard the Metro buses and trains on the first workday of the new fare hike said they were happy about it, but they weren't boycotting either.

"I don't know what the big deal is," said North Hollywood writer Jordan Halverson, waiting for an Orange Line bus to take him to Sherman Oaks for a story meeting after a ride back from downtown on the Red Line. "I think they've done amazing things with the bus system, and the quality of service is good." Tony Castro in the Daily News.

Valley Leaders Say Count Us In

San Fernando Valley leaders called Monday for Uncle Sam to scrap a plan to wipe the region off the U.S. Census map.

The plan by the U.S. Census Bureau not to provide fought-for data on Valley population, ages, racial makeup, jobs and other matters could cost the region tens of millions of dollars in federal and private grants, officials said.

"It's about big fat checks; it's all about money," Los Angeles City Councilwoman Wendy Greuel said during a news conference by business leaders and local, state and federal officials representing the Valley. "The (census) numbers provide it." Dana Bartholomew in the Daily News.