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LA Mayor Moves On to Another Anchor Gal Pal

Girlfriend filed story on Villaraigosa as recently as this weekend

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(Newser) – Two years after Antonio Villaraigosa had the affair with a local newscaster that led to the breakup of his 20-year marriage, the LA mayor has a new flame—yet another TV news anchor. Lu Parker, a former Miss USA contestant who reports for television station KTLA, has been dating Villaraigosa since March, according to the Los Angeles Times. But that hasn't stopped her from mixing business with pleasure: She presented a story on his possible run for governor over the weekend.

"Now that we're aware of the relationship, she will no longer be covering local politics," said KTLA's news director. He insisted that the reporter had not breached any ethical rules. "I have the utmost faith in Lu Parker's abilities."

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa talks with reporters after voting at his neighborhood polling place in the city's Hancock Park district Tuesday, March 3, 2009.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa talks with reporters after voting at his neighborhood polling place in the city's Hancock Park district Tuesday, March 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks during an interview with The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks during an interview with The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009.   (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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ClingingToHope
Jun 2, 09 12:46 PM CDT
If Villaraigosa was a Republican, his party affiliation would have been prominently mentioned in the article. Drive by media strikes again! Reply
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Robert_Dada
Jun 2, 09 6:33 PM CDT
It's more like republicans need to be reminded which scum is in their party. We know ours.
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Sauerkraut
Jun 2, 09 12:58 PM CDT
Villaraigosa is a total ladies man. He was sleeping with some reporter from telemundo awhile ago. Reply
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TerrifiedCitizen
Jun 2, 09 7:47 PM CDT
The ladies I know seem to think he's drop-dead gorgeous; what do you think? http://www.philanthromedia.org/archives/Antonio_Villaraigosa_portrait.jpg Reply
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jaguarj
Jun 2, 09 7:54 PM CDT
I don't know....I'd have to sleep with him! LOL. Reply
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