Vera Katz, who helped turn Portland into an eco-friendly hipster haven, dies at 84
(LA Times Dodgers)

Vera Katz, a Jewish refugee who as mayor helped transform Portland from a sleepy backwater into a trendy city known for its public transit, eco-conscious design and live-work architecture style, has died after being diagnosed with acute leukemia. Katz was diagnosed this month after undergoing dialysis...