Riordan endorses in CD 2 race

Former Mayor Richard Riordan on Tuesday endorsed businesswoman Christine Essel in the City Council District 2 race, which has now grown to a field of at least six candidates. Daily News.

The six have been certified for the Sept. 22 election to fill out the term of Wendy Greuel, who was elected city controller. A seventh candidate, Los Angeles Unified school board member Tamar Galatzan, said she has been told her nominating petition will be certified for the election.