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SoCal politics in 2013: Some rose, some fell -- and L.A. lost its women, almost - Los Angeles Times
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SoCal politics in 2013: Some rose, some fell -- and L.A. lost its women, almost

Rumors of sexual harassment turned into public accusations against San Diego Mayor Bob Filner in July. He took a leave of absence for "intensive therapy." Meanwhile, a recall petition drive began, Filner returned to take part in mediation, and he resigned from office effective Aug. 30. He pleaded guilty to three criminal counts stemming from his treatment of women while in office. On Monday, he was sentenced to 90 days of home confinement, was placed on probation for three years and was fined about $1,500. Above: Filner at a news conference at City Hall in San Diego in July. MORE YEAR IN REVIEW: Ted Rall's five best cartoons of 2013 6 developments that changed Latin America in 2013 10 tips for a better life from The Times' Op-Ed pages in 2013

Rumors of sexual harassment turned into public accusations against San Diego Mayor Bob Filner in July. He took a leave of absence for “intensive therapy.” Meanwhile, a recall petition drive began, Filner returned to take part in mediation, and he resigned from office effective Aug. 30. He pleaded guilty to three criminal counts stemming from his treatment of women while in office. On Monday, he was sentenced to 90 days of home confinement, was placed on probation for three years and was fined about $1,500.

Above: Filner at a news conference at City Hall in San Diego in July.

MORE YEAR IN REVIEW:
Ted Rall’s five best cartoons of 2013
6 developments that changed Latin America in 2013
10 tips for a better life from The Times’ Op-Ed pages in 2013   (Gregory Bull / Associated Press)

Antonio Villaraigosa moved out, Eric Garcetti moved up, and John Deasey didn’t budge. This transition year was filled with some remarkable political phenomena in Los Angeles and around Southern California, much -- but by no means all -- related to elections. Here are some of the most noteworthy events in the region’s political world. -- Robert Greene

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