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Spencer Pratt narrows LA mayoral race against Bass in new poll
politics13 hours ago

Spencer Pratt narrows LA mayoral race against Bass in new poll

A California Post poll of 400 likely Los Angeles voters shows Spencer Pratt close to tying Karen Bass in the mayoral race (Pratt 30.1% to Bass 29.5%), with Nithya Raman at 23.4% and a margin of error of ±4.9 points. Pratt leads among Hispanic voters (33%), while Bass faces weak job ratings (32% approve, 66% disapprove). Voters blame homelessness, housing affordability and the city’s direction, and only about 5% remain undecided as the primary nears. The survey underscores broad dissatisfaction with leadership but no clear alternative, in a volatile race for a city still seen as on the wrong track by a large majority.”,

via New York Post|
#california-post-poll#karen-bass#los-angeles
LA’s Left Fractures Over the Race to Succeed Bass
politics13 hours ago

LA’s Left Fractures Over the Race to Succeed Bass

Los Angeles’s 2026 mayoral race has split the left, pitting two Democratic Socialists—Rae Huang and Nithya Raman—against incumbent Karen Bass, with a disruptive bid from Spencer Pratt that deepens fractures in the coalition. Raman appears closest to Bass in polls, Huang trails, and Pratt’s anti-homeless rhetoric complicates the race, highlighting a broader struggle over housing, homelessness, and policing as voters weigh a pragmatic path to a runoff against a bolder left agenda. Polls show Bass ~26%, Raman ~25%, Pratt ~22%, and Huang ~9%, signaling a divided field ahead of a crowded nonpartisan primary.

via The Intercept|
#democratic-socialists-of-america#homelessness#housing-policy
Spencer Pratt Bets on LA Iconography in His Mayor Bid
politics1 day ago

Spencer Pratt Bets on LA Iconography in His Mayor Bid

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is running for Los Angeles mayor and is leveraging city iconography—Vans shoes, Lakers script, and Dodgers logos—in tailored outfits to project a relatable, outsider persona tied to LA. Fashion experts say the look signals belonging and city identity, blending populist branding with formal wear to bridge outsider status and local legitimacy. Pratt runs as an independent with vague policy proposals, has drawn notable fundraising and online attention (including AI-generated attack ads), and faces rivals Karen Bass and Nithya Raman. With the June 2 primary on the horizon and a runoff possible in November, questions linger about whether his branding can translate into governance.

via Vogue|
#branding#dodgers#fashion-politics
politics1 day ago

Bass in Tight LA Mayoral Race as Raman and Pratt Close In

A Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll for the LA Times shows Mayor Karen Bass in a razor-thin primary against Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt, with Bass at 26%, Raman 25% and Pratt 22% among likely voters. About 63% say Los Angeles is on the wrong track, underscoring Bass’s vulnerability as momentum shifts. Bass’s favorability is 35% favorable to 57% unfavorable, while Raman is 40% favorable and Pratt 25% favorable. Pratt, a reality-TV figure, has channeled anger over homelessness, public safety and wildfire response into a campaign, and Raman—previously Bass’s ally—has framed the race around government dysfunction. Bass’s campaign points to internal polling suggesting stronger numbers. The survey of 1,351 voters conducted May 19–24 has a 3-point margin of error.

via Politico|
#bass#los-angeles#mayoral-election
Spencer Pratt alleges secret endorsements from DiCaprio and Foxx for LA mayor bid
politics1 day ago

Spencer Pratt alleges secret endorsements from DiCaprio and Foxx for LA mayor bid

Spencer Pratt claims Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx privately endorsed his Los Angeles mayoral bid, saying their reps urged voters to “make these streets safe again.” DiCaprio has not publicly or privately endorsed any candidate and Foxx’s spokesperson has not commented. Pratt, running as an independent in a 12-candidate field, also criticizes Mayor Bass and filed a complaint alleging election-law violations near a ballot box. The primary is June 2, with Bass leading polls ahead of Raman and Pratt.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#jamie-foxx#la-mayor-election#leonardo-dicaprio
Reality Star Claims Oscar Winners Back His LA Mayor Run
politics2 days ago

Reality Star Claims Oscar Winners Back His LA Mayor Run

Spencer Pratt, the controversial reality-TV figure running for Los Angeles mayor, claims Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx privately urged him to “clean up Los Angeles,” a tale he says has witnesses. The audacious bid — whichPRATT promotes as a serious challenge to incumbent Karen Bass and has drawn mixed reactions including Trump’s praise and other celebrities’ backlash — highlights Pratt’s ongoing, high-profile crossover into politics and pop culture.

via The Daily Beast|
#elections#jamie-foxx#leonardo-dicaprio
Three-Way Tight Race Emerges in LA Mayor Contest
politics2 days ago

Three-Way Tight Race Emerges in LA Mayor Contest

A UC Berkeley/LA Times poll shows incumbent Karen Bass at 26%, Nithya Raman at 25%, and Spencer Pratt at 22% among likely voters in the Los Angeles mayoral race, signaling a tight three-way contest. Any of the three could advance, with a potential Bass–Raman runoff favoring Raman 32% to 28% among registered voters, though turnout, undecideds, and those who would abstain remain influential. Pratt is leading campaign contributions at about $3.26 million, followed by Bass at $3.13 million and Raman at over $931,000. The race centers on homelessness, housing affordability, and public safety, with Bass and Pratt bearing high unfavorables and Raman gaining momentum as voters weigh turnout in this nonpartisan contest.

via Los Angeles Times|
#karen-bass#los-angeles#mayoral-race
Perry ketamine case: longtime aide gets 3.5-year sentence
crime-and-justice2 days ago

Perry ketamine case: longtime aide gets 3.5-year sentence

Matthew Perry’s personal assistant Kenneth Iwamasa was sentenced to three years and five months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine linked to the actor’s death. Prosecutors said Iwamasa bought ketamine from a doctor and administered injections to Perry multiple times daily, with the overdose occurring in Perry’s Los Angeles home in 2023; the case branched from a multi‑defendant investigation and culminates years of prosecutorial activity surrounding Perry’s ketamine death.

via CNN|
#crime-and-justice#kenneth-iwamasa#ketamine
LA Amber Alert: Father abducts 4-year-old after mom’s homicide
crime3 days ago

LA Amber Alert: Father abducts 4-year-old after mom’s homicide

An Amber Alert has been issued for 4-year-old Daleyza Fregoso after police say her father, Ruben Fregoso, abducted her in Los Angeles amid the murder of the girl's mother in West Adams. Authorities located the suspected kidnapper’s white Land Rover at the Las Americas Premium Outlets near the Mexico border in San Ysidro, and investigators believe the father may be attempting to flee the country; public tips are requested to help locate both the child and suspect.

via New York Post|
#amber-alert#crime#homicide