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Raman Urges Court Ruling on Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
politics4 days 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
business4 days 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
business4 days 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
business4 days 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
politics1 month 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
politics1 month 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
entertainment2 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
Spencer Pratt Concedes LA Mayor Bid, Declares War on Finalists
politics2 months ago

Spencer Pratt Concedes LA Mayor Bid, Declares War on Finalists

Spencer Pratt appears to concede the Los Angeles mayoral race in a video, saying the campaign to “save Los Angeles” is ending but vowing “war” on the two finalists, Karen Bass and Nithya Raman. He did not challenge the results, despite Donald Trump’s unfounded claims that the election was rigged. Raman narrowly defeated Pratt to advance to November to face Bass; Pratt also claimed he had information that could damage either candidate and hinted at exposing recordings, while saying he is moving on to a new phase after a campaign built around wildfire concerns and LA’s apocalyptic moment.

via The Guardian|
#karen-bass#los-angeles#mayor-race
Spencer Pratt declares 'it's war' after Los Angeles mayoral primary loss
politics2 months ago

Spencer Pratt declares 'it's war' after Los Angeles mayoral primary loss

Spencer Pratt, the Republican candidate and former reality TV star who failed to advance in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, released a video titled 'Saving LA-Phase III' in which he vows he isn’t leaving town and accuses the city’s political machine of corruption. He attacks the remaining candidates, Nithya Raman and Karen Bass, calling them 'morons' and warning that the city will deteriorate under their leadership. Pratt claims developers and businesses are leaving and that tax revenue and services will shrink, forecasting more potholes, fewer firefighters, and more crime. He also teased a recording that could force one candidate to resign, though he did not specify which one. Pratt did not gain enough support to reach the runoff despite the national attention his celebrity status drew.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#karen-bass#la-mayoral-race#los-angeles
california-politics2 months ago

LA Dems Brace for Bruising Bass–Raman Runoff After Pratt Exit

Los Angeles’ mayoral runoff between incumbent Karen Bass and council member Nithya Raman is shaping into a high-stakes intra-Democratic showdown five months after Spencer Pratt’s controversial candidacy dominated headlines. While Raman surpassed Pratt to reach the runoff, operatives warn the contest could fracture Democratic support in the nation’s second-largest city, with Bass seeking a broad coalition and Raman riding progressive energy. Pratt’s exit may ease some pressure, but his supporters’ attacks and questions about election integrity signal a contentious, expensive race that will define LA politics for months to come.

via Politico|
#california-politics#karen-bass#la-mayoral-race
Spencer Pratt hits back at Kimmel after LA mayoral roast
politics2 months ago

Spencer Pratt hits back at Kimmel after LA mayoral roast

Spencer Pratt clapped back at Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night host roasted him for his LA mayoral bid, which ended with Pratt finishing third and missing the runoff against Karen Bass (with Nithya Raman in second). Kimmel mocked his allegations the election was rigged and joked about a U-Haul leaving town; Pratt replied with a video of his damaged Pacific Palisades home, quipping that he has nothing left to pack.

via New York Post|
#jimmy-kimmel#karen-bass#los-angeles-mayoral-race
Spencer Pratt Breaks Silence On LA Mayor Run With Counting Question
politics2 months ago

Spencer Pratt Breaks Silence On LA Mayor Run With Counting Question

Spencer Pratt finally spoke after being shut out of the Los Angeles mayor runoff, posting on X with a simple question: ‘Are they done counting yet?’ With the June 10 ballot drop Pratt had about 216,783 votes (25.52%), trailing front-runner Karen Bass (about 291,397 votes, 34.30%) and challenger Nithya Raman (about 246,333 votes, 29.0%). Pratt’s bid drew attention but appears unlikely to overtake the two leading contenders; he’s floated a recount or legal challenge, and his campaign was stacked with controversy—from residency questions to MAGA-support dynamics and fallout from the Palisades fire rebuilding saga. No public move on next steps as results continue to be tallied.

via Deadline|
#karen-bass#la-mayor#los-angeles