John Perez

The first-place trophy for the Slam Dunk tournament bears a striking resemblance to the Gold Ball awarded to the Section 1 champion. Read More

After testing has concluded for Mahindra's new compact pickups (the TR20 and TR40 models), they're now set to arrive at dealers in spring 2010. Read More

In rural, conservative Tulare County, Democratic Party activist Ruben Macareno has one wish after the recent skirmish to pick California's new Assembly speaker. Read More

He could hold the Assembly leadership post for four or five years. Read More

He got the bug early, walking precincts in his Los Angeles neighborhood at the age of 14, talking politics with aplomb, prompting adults to marvel and agree: John Pérez was going places. Read More

He got the bug early, walking precincts in his Los Angeles neighborhood at the age of 14, talking politics with aplomb, prompting adults to marvel and agree: John Pérez was going places. Read More

But as the state heads into another year of staggering budget deficits and difficult decisions - and because term limits have seriously diluted the Assembly leader's power - some are asking why anyone would even want the job. Read More

And while I have met Assemblyman John Pérez, an openly gay Latino Democrat from Los Angeles elected by his fellow partisans to preside over the state's lower house, I don't have great hopes that he'll initiate the kind of reforms we need here in the Golden State. Read More

The California Assembly has picked its first openly gay speaker. Read More

It's been a topsy-turvy year for gay rights and political empowerment. Read More