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Bass vs. Raman: The High-Stakes Fight for Los Angeles Leadership
politics4 days ago

Bass vs. Raman: The High-Stakes Fight for Los Angeles Leadership

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faces a fierce challenge from Councilmember Nithya Raman in the November 3 runoff for Los Angeles mayor. With approval ratings low due to homelessness and housing crises, Bass must defend her record against Raman’s aggressive 100-day plan to overhaul city services. The race highlights a clash between establishment stability and progressive reform, with both candidates vying for control of the US’s second-largest city.

via The Guardian|
#2026-election#homelessness-policy#karen-bass
LA Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Gaza Genocide Label at Jewish Federation Forum
politics9 days ago

LA Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Gaza Genocide Label at Jewish Federation Forum

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman presented sharply divergent views on the Gaza war during a forum hosted by Jewish Federation Los Angeles. While Bass rejected the term 'genocide' to avoid divisiveness, Raman defended her use of the label based on international expert assessments. The debate highlighted tensions regarding Raman's past association with controversial figures and her support for protest movements, even as she maintains a significant polling lead.

via Los Angeles Times|
#gaza-conflict#jewish-federation#karen-bass
Raman defends Gaza 'genocide' remarks at tense LA mayoral forum
politics9 days ago

Raman defends Gaza 'genocide' remarks at tense LA mayoral forum

Nithya Raman defended her characterization of Israel’s actions in Gaza as 'genocide' at a Jewish mayoral forum in Los Angeles, drawing criticism from parts of the audience. The debate highlights the sharp divide between Raman and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass ahead of the November runoff, with Raman leading in polls but facing scrutiny over her stance on antisemitism and Gaza.

via New York Post|
#2026-election#jewish-community#karen-bass
Berkeley Poll Shows Raman Leading Bass by 11 Points in LA Mayoral Race
politics16 days ago

Berkeley Poll Shows Raman Leading Bass by 11 Points in LA Mayoral Race

A new UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times poll shows Councilmember Nithya Raman leading incumbent Mayor Karen Bass by 11 points in the Los Angeles mayoral race, with 39% support for Raman versus 28% for Bass. However, 33% of likely voters remain undecided, a figure poll director Mark DiCamillio called 'extraordinarily unusual' this late in the cycle. The race is defined by a massive generational divide, with Raman dominating voters under 50, while Bass leads those 65 and older. Bass’s campaign dismissed the results as an outlier, citing previous polls where she led, while Raman highlighted the momentum as evidence that Angelenos want change.

via Fox News|
#election-2026#karen-bass#los-angeles
Bass exits LAHSA board amid federal scrutiny of homeless funding
politics1 month ago

Bass exits LAHSA board amid federal scrutiny of homeless funding

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is stepping down from the LA Homeless Services Authority board amid federal scrutiny of more than $1 billion in homelessness funds; a House subcommittee is demanding answers and Bass is unavailable to testify at the Sept. 15 hearing, with her replacement to be appointed to the 10‑member LAHSA commission after she had largely been absent from meetings.

via New York Post|
#congressional-hearing#federal-funding#homelessness
Raman Urges Court Ruling on Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
politics1 month ago

Raman Urges Court Ruling on Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman reiterates that the legality of the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger should be decided in court, backing California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s antitrust suit to block the $111 billion deal. Mayor Karen Bass is urging a quick resolution to avoid industry disruption, while unions and trade groups press for negotiations to keep Paramount and Warner Bros. in Los Angeles, with a county report warning thousands of jobs are at stake as the election nears.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#antitrust#karen-bass#los-angeles
Bass pushes talks to shield L.A. film jobs as Paramount-WBD deal stalls
business1 month ago

Bass pushes talks to shield L.A. film jobs as Paramount-WBD deal stalls

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged California AG Rob Bonta and Paramount to immediately negotiate a settlement to resolve the 12-state antitrust lawsuit blocking Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying a deal must protect jobs and keep production in L.A. while the industry faces uncertainty. She framed it as defending Los Angeles’ entertainment legacy, not taking sides; the WGA criticized her stance, and Paramount seeks to delay the merger with ticking fees while states push for structural remedies.

via Variety|
#antitrust#business#karen-bass
Bass Urges Fast Settlement in Paramount-WB Merger to Shield LA Jobs
business1 month ago

Bass Urges Fast Settlement in Paramount-WB Merger to Shield LA Jobs

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signaled support for a quick settlement of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery antitrust lawsuit, urging all sides to resolve the $111 billion merger with meaningful, enforceable commitments to keep Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery in Los Angeles, preserve productions and investments, and protect thousands of local union jobs amid projections of significant wage losses and industry disruption.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#jobs#karen-bass
WGA Slams Bass for Settlement Push in Paramount-WBD Merger
business1 month ago

WGA Slams Bass for Settlement Push in Paramount-WBD Merger

The Writers Guild of America condemned Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for backing a settlement in the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger lawsuit, arguing she joined a Democratic pressure campaign that would force a “false choice”—jobs today versus potential layoffs tomorrow. Bass says the goal is to keep Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery in L.A. with enforceable commitments to protect workers and productions, while Paramount and others push for a negotiated outcome amid a ticking-fee penalty and an upcoming March trial date. California AG Rob Bonta and a coalition of states have been pursuing antitrust action, with thousands of LA-area jobs at stake as executives weigh whether to stay in L.A. or relocate.

via Deadline|
#antitrust#business#karen-bass
LA Homelessness Edges Up as Bass Blames Funding Cuts
politics2 months ago

LA Homelessness Edges Up as Bass Blames Funding Cuts

New figures show Los Angeles’s homelessness count rose 3.5% from last year, erasing two years of progress; Mayor Karen Bass attributes the uptick to federal and state funding cuts and policy changes, while touting Inside Safe and housing for veterans—though critics argue services remain inadequate and Downtown LA’s Skid Row remains the focal point of the crisis.

via New York Post|
#california-politics#homelessness#karen-bass
LA’s Homelessness Rises Ahead of Bass Reelection
politics2 months ago

LA’s Homelessness Rises Ahead of Bass Reelection

Los Angeles’ homelessness numbers rose in the latest LAHSA count, with overall homelessness up 3.4% and unsheltered homelessness up 7.9%, a setback for Mayor Karen Bass as she runs for reelection. Bass notes funding and service gaps as drivers while highlighting progress like moving more than 6,000 people indoors; however, a notable share of those housed through her Inside Safe program have returned to homelessness, underscoring ongoing challenges and political sensitivity around the issue ahead of the November vote. Countywide figures show smaller increases and LAHSA faces federal funding scrutiny and structural debates.

via Los Angeles Times|
#homelessness#karen-bass#lahsa
Heidi Montag Defends Spencer Pratt as LA Mayor Bid Falls Short
entertainment3 months ago

Heidi Montag Defends Spencer Pratt as LA Mayor Bid Falls Short

Heidi Montag publicly expressed pride in her husband Spencer Pratt after his Los Angeles mayoral bid ended, sharing supportive messages and gratitude for his inspiration. Pratt conceded the race after Nithya Raman finished second to incumbent Karen Bass, the dynamic of LA politics leaving Angelenos with the existing leadership. Pratt had launched his campaign in January focusing on crime, homelessness, and wildfire response, following a personal setback from the Palisades fires.

via Page Six|
#entertainment#heidi-montag#karen-bass