MAYOR DEFENDS MIRTHALA

KFI’s Eric Leonard reports:

Villaraigosa confirmed he and — as he called her — "Seniorita Salinas" were still dating and speak to each other daily.

He said he has not spoken to Telemundo to confirm when the relationship began, and then began bragging about Salinas’ accomplishments as a reporter.

"Even what you’ve read doesn’t accurately reflect the level of her talents and the seriousness of her journalism," Villaraigosa said.

"She’s been nominated for three Emmys, she’s received two Emmys – not one; she has four Golden Mikes, not one — maybe five!"