Union endorses Vladovic opponent in LAUSD board race

Not a big shocker here, but United Teachers Los Angeles has voted to back Jesus Escandon in his bid to unseat LAUSD board member Richard Vladovic.

Escandon is a former LAUSD teacher who is now an organizer for the statewide union, the politically powerful California Teachers Association. Vladovic -- a former LAUSD teacher, principal and local district superintendent -- is seeking a second term representing Board District 7, which stretches from South L.A. to the Harbor Area. I had more on the contest earlier this week.

Howard Blume at the Los Angeles Times has the scoop on teachers union endorsements in four LAUSD board races. The primary election is March 8.