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Gun buyback program underway in Los Angeles

Dec 26, 2012
Angelenos traded in automatic weapons and handguns in exchange for $100-$200 grocery gift cards at a buyback event. The mayor says they've picked up over 10,000 weapons. But gun owners aren't giving up all their firearms.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on the future of L.A.

Feb 9, 2012
The Los Angeles mayor and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors discusses public transportation, city budgets and what's ahead for his city.

Mid-day Extra: More from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

Feb 9, 2012
The Los Angeles mayor discusses his city's public transportation issues, economic challenges, and his favorite place to go.