Richard Riordan, Former Los Angeles Mayor Who Led City's Recovery, Dies at 92

Riordan, a Republican businessman, served two terms as mayor from 1993 to 2001.
He helped Los Angeles rebound after the 1992 riots and 1994 Northridge earthquake.
Riordan expanded the city's police force, pushed for charter reform and improved the city's economy.
Though irascible, Riordan was credited with stabilizing and improving Los Angeles during a difficult period.
His death marks the end of an era for the city's political leadership.