Luis J. Rodriguez, well-known for his memoir "Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.," was appointed as Poet Laureate of the City of Los Angeles by Mayor Eric Garcetti on Oct. 9. "Luis Rodriguez is an example of how powerful an impact literature can have on young lives, and as Poet Laureate, he will impact youth across Los Angeles," Mayor Garcetti said. "I have no doubt that Luis will run [...]