July 2, 2025 #1 Local News, Information and Event Source for the Century City/Westwood areas.

1st District County Supervisor to be Elected Among 3 Worthy Candidates

Current 1st District County Supervisor Gloria Molina will be succeeded by one of three candidates vying for the seat.
Current 1st District County Supervisor Gloria Molina will be succeeded by one of three candidates vying for the seat.

Hilda Solis, a former Congresswoman and past head of the U.S. Department of Labor, appears poised to take over Gloria Molina’s seat as First District county Supervisor in today’s primary.

Solis has Molina’s endorsement, which is key to winning the district that stretches over much of eastern Los Angeles County from downtown to Claremont. Molina, the county’s first Latina supervisor, will term out in December after serving since 1991.

Solis also boasts a number of firsts, including as the only Latina U.S. Cabinet member to date. For most of her tenure in Congress, Solis served California’s 32nd district, which overlaps some of the district she’s now vying to represent.

April Saucedo Hood, a Long Beach Unified School District police officer, and El Monte City Councilman Juventino “J” Gomez are running against Solis for the post.

A Los Angeles native, Solis has an impressive list of supporters that includes Mayor Eric Garcetti and his predecessors Antonio Villaraigosa and Richard Riordan; more than a dozen members of Congress, including House minority leader Nancy Pelosi; and powerful county unions such as Service Employees International Union Local 721 and the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO.

Though the position on the Board of Supervisors is non-partisan, Gomez has the backing of the Los Angeles County Republican Party and well over a dozen local mayors and council representatives. Supervisor Michael Antonovich has also endorsed Gomez, who spent 38 years in county government, 12 of them working for Antonovich.

Hood, a Pico Rivera resident, has gotten little traction with endorsements or fundraising and will need to rely on grassroots support from voters.

Gomez counts public safety as his first priority and points to his record in increasing police presence in El Monte. He has railed at the notion that Solis is a shoo-in for the job.

“Our county is not a monarchy and our residents are not subjects to be dictated terms,” according to Gomez’s campaign website. “In our districts there will be no coronations.”

Hood was the first in her family to graduate from college, earning her degree at Cal State Dominguez Hills. She has worked in law enforcement for more than 10 years and is running on a platform of accessibility and transparency, citing a “desire to be a voice for the voiceless.”

Hood lists changes at the Sheriff’s Department and Department of Children and Family Services among her priorities.

During her time in Congress, Solis was known for her work on behalf of the environment and as an advocate for immigration reform. She has said her priorities as county supervisor would include job creation and reforming the county’s child welfare system.

“I believe the County of Los Angeles has many responsibilities to provide services to the community,” Solis said. “However, there is no greater responsibility than protecting our children and making sure they have the opportunity to succeed.”

In early May, the Los Angeles Times reported that Solis had been the subject of a federal investigation into whether she solicited subordinates to help re-elect President Barack Obama in 2012. Solis has denied any wrongdoing and the allegation seems to have done little to damage her campaign.

Support for Solis seems to guarantee that she will be among the top two-vote getters in the primary. However, Gomez or Hood could still keep her from garnering the 50 percent needed to avoid a November run-off election for the seat.

Related Posts

(Video) Los Angeles County Supervisor from the 2nd district, Holly J. Mitchel, Gives a Powerful Speech

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

Supervisor Mitchell Called on Residents to take action at the rally for Ambrocio “Enrique” Lozano in Culver City.

Top Military Commander Urges Return of Troops Deployed to ICE Protest Response

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

General Requests 200 National Guard Soldiers Be Returned to California Wildfire Unit The senior U.S. military officer overseeing federal forces...

Second Victim Killed Alongside LAPD Sergeant in Brentwood 405 Crash Identified

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

Authorities Confirm Garcia, 34, Died at the Scene, GoFundMe Launched  Authorities have identified the civilian who was killed alongside a...

The Westside Lights Up for July 4: Fireworks, Drone Shows, and Parades Return Across West Los Angeles

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

From Marina Del Rey’s Fireworks to Culver City’s 1980s-Themed Drone Show, Get Ready to Celebrate From fireworks over Marina del...

Historic Sawtelle Nursery Site Could Become 40-Unit Townhome Complex

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

Sawtelle Continues to Change as Nursery Site Faces Redevelopment Plans have been submitted to redevelop a nursery site, F.K. Nursery,...

California Judge Rules FAIR Plan’s Smoke Damage Policy Unlawful

June 29, 2025

June 29, 2025

Court Says Wildfire Insurance Program Illegally Denied Claims Legal protections for California homeowners took a step forward this week after...

(Video) Culver City Residents and City and County Leaders Rally for Disappeared Ice Cream Man Ambrocio “Enrique” Lozano

June 29, 2025

June 29, 2025

US Representative for California’s 37th Congressional District, Sydney Kamlager-Dove Speaks About What is happening to the disappeared.

Drake Slashes Price on Beverly Hills Estate to $79 Million Amid Market Slowdown

June 29, 2025

June 29, 2025

Price Cut Adds to a Broader Retreat From His Los Angeles Real Estate Holdings. Musician Drake has reduced the price...

Iranian Pastor in West L.A. Speaks as Church Rocked by Immigration Raids 

June 28, 2025

June 28, 2025

Five Detained as Fear Spreads Through Persian Christian Faith Community  Fear has spread through a West Los Angeles congregation after...

Overdose Deaths Drop 22% in Los Angeles County, Marking Largest Decline on Record

June 28, 2025

June 28, 2025

Fentanyl Fatalities Fell 37% as County Ramps up Funding for Prevention, Treatment Drug overdose deaths in Los Angeles County declined...

Cinespia Brings Fireworks and Fan Favorites to Hollywood Forever This July

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Watch Top Gun, La La Land, and More Under the Stars at Hollywood Forever Cinespia, Los Angeles’ iconic outdoor movie...

California Doubles Down on Hollywood: $750M in Tax Credits Approved for Film and TV Industry

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

State Lawmakers Back Major Expansion of Production Incentives, Raising Job Projections Los Angeles’ film and television industry is poised to...

Robbery Suspects Captured in Beverly Hills After License Plate Alert Triggers Pursuit

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Foot Chase Ends in Arrests After ALPR Flags Robbery Vehicle in Beverly Hills An alert from the Beverly Hills Police...

EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles Returns with Star Chefs, Firefighter Tribute, and Wildfire Relief Efforts

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Culinary Festival Features Exclusive Restaurant Collabs, Support for Small Businesses  EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles, the celebrated food festival curated by The...

Supporters to Gather This Weekend for Longtime Culver City Paleta Seller Held in Detention

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Family and Neighbors Will Gather Sunday to Sell Paletas and Raise Funds Supporters will gather this Sunday at Veterans Park...