heroes

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Former Mayor Sam Yorty, who was pushed into a runoff in 1973, was defeated by then-Councilmember Tom Bradley, whom Bass cites as one of her heroes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

"We're playing with good and bad, heroes and villains. So who's in the shadows, who's in the light?"

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Universe conditioned us to worship such false idols, portraying wealthy, aristocratic heroes as our greatest defense against alien threats and vigilantes working beyond the reach of the law as the true keepers of justice.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

“We are very lucky that we get to tell stories about heroes going and saving the world, and it makes it very special to be here with people that are saving this city,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Occasionally the heroes “rejoice in the delight of Ares’ battle,” but far oftener in having escaped “the fury of the ruthless god.”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton