Commentary: Back in the news, Albert 'Little Al' Robles still has a lot of bones to pick
Briefly

Albert Robles, a former mayor of Carson, is often overshadowed by another individual with the same name known as "Big Al" who has a controversial past. Despite numerous attempts to secure his political standing over three decades, Robles has consistently faced challenges, including fines for campaign violations and electoral defeats for various governmental positions. Robles humorously reflects on his persistence in politics, even after repeated failures, suggesting a tenacious dedication to his political ambitions despite a tumultuous career trajectory.
When the world calls you "Little Al," you're going to do what it takes to be seen.
Little Al is the one who has tried to be a political somebody in L.A. County for over 30 years, only to almost always fall short.
I keep thinking I'm done and then I'm not done," the 56-year-old joked at one point in our conversation.
The presiding judge replied, "What you have just said is among the most absurd things I have ever heard."
Read at Los Angeles Times
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