Category Archives: Antonio Villaraigosa

Mayor’s Mistress Donated to Rival Campaign

Eric Spillman writes: Telemundo newscaster Mirthala Salinas, the love interest of Mayor Villaraigosa, once made a campaign contribution to his political opponent. Records confirm that in March of 2001 Salinas gave $250 to Xavier Becerra, who at that time was … Continue reading

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L.A. Times Sneers At Tabloid-Style Questioning Of Mayor

Mickey Kaus writes on Slate: "L.A.’s mayor faces some N.Y. tabloid-style questioning at a news conference. The L.A. Times reporter who didn’t get the story doesn’t know quite what to make of this new state of affairs–I detect a mild … Continue reading

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Antonio & Mirthala: The Story In Pictures

Eric Longabardi writes on ERSNews.com: The past week brought confirmation, revelation and media madness in the still evolving story of on going "personal relationship" between anchor/political reporter, Mirthala Salinas and the Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa. With that in … Continue reading

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LA Mayor-Elect Says Dems Must Talk Family

June 15, 2005 (AP) Democrats must talk more about family values if they want to keep the support of Latino voters, Los Angeles’ newly elected mayor said Wednesday. Republicans were able to gain Hispanic votes in last year’s presidential election … Continue reading

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Villaraigosa makes first public appearance since confirming affair

From The Los Angeles Times: Reporters bombarded him today with gossip-column questions. Inquiring journalists wanted to know: Was Villaraigosa still seeing his girlfriend, Mirthala Salinas? Should she keep her job as an anchor at Telemundo Channel 52, even though she … Continue reading

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