Carlos Alvarez, a legal assistant, is a longtime community activist and a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Daily Bruin: Why are you running for mayor? Read more...

Mayoral candidate Craig X. Rubin is a pastor at The Family Church in Pasadena and a native of East Los Angeles. Read more...

David "Zuma Dogg" Saltsburg is a community activist and economist who has worked in the radio industry. Read more...

David R. Hernandez has been a community advocate and leader in Los Angeles for 20 years. He has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry and is a Combat Vietnam Veteran. Read more...

Phil Jennerjahn is an entertainer who has spent the last several years writing and editing scripts. Read more...

The state budget signed by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday would cut $8.4 billion in education spending. Read more...

Chancellor Gene Block launched his Facebook fan page yesterday, allowing UCLA students and community members to ask him questions and comment on policies through a more informal setting. Read more...