Aja Brown, the newest Mayor of Compton.

Democratic candidate for president Senator Bernie Sanders at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. An estimated 27,000 people turned up to hear Senator Sanders speak. He is running a populist campaign against big money and racism. Senator Sanders is also drawing the largest crowds of any candidate running for president.

The California State Republican Convention held at the JW Marriott hotel in downtown L.A. 9/2011

The California Republican Convention in Anaheim, CA.

Political coverage from the recent past.

Current images of various politicians and political events in the U.S.

LA mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti in Los Angeles.

L.A. City Councilmember Bernard Parks endorses Eric Garcetti for Mayor of L.A.

Democratic candidate for US President Hillary Clinton holds a roundtable discussion with healthcare providers and recipients at LA Trade Tech College. The topics of discussion were about challenges facing working families, healthcare workers, and need for quality long-term care in the US.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Eric Garcetti holds a press conference after his electoral win for mayor of Los Angeles.

Newly elected mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti.

Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann in Los Angeles and Orange County.

Images of President Barack Obama.

The memorial service for Ronald Reagan at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA.

The Tea Party rally in Beverly Hills, CA.

The Vice Presidential debate.

Candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles, Wendy Greuel.