My final KCRW column of 2010 looks back at how this hasn't been an auspicious year for Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Basically, he's a year closer to his administration being over, and his reputation and potential legacy are both more clouded than ever. The piece airs at 6:44 p.m. on KCRW (89.9 FM) and will be available as a free download at KCRW.com and on iTunes.
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