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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
LA Mayoral Debate Erupts Over Platner-Linked Firm Hire
politics4 days ago

LA Mayoral Debate Erupts Over Platner-Linked Firm Hire

At a Los Angeles mayoral debate, socialist candidate Nithya Raman faced boos after defending her decision to hire Fight Agency—the firm that managed Graham Platner’s Maine Senate campaign, who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations—arguing the agency has worked on many campaigns citywide, including Zohran Mamdani’s NYC race; Bass criticized the potential conflict of interest, while Raman emphasized building a strong team and her focus on winning.

via Fox News|
#fight-agency#graham-platner#la-politics
LA Mayoral Runoff Debate Locked Out as Zoom Reaches Capacity
us-news5 days ago

LA Mayoral Runoff Debate Locked Out as Zoom Reaches Capacity

Voters in Los Angeles were shut out of the first general-election mayoral runoff debate between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman after the Zoom webinar hit capacity, leaving many to listen on the radio. The event, organized by the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association and held in Van Nuys, drew social-media criticism over access to a high-profile city contest amid a runoff where Bass led Raman in the primary.

via New York Post|
#bass#los-angeles#mayoral-debate
Raman touts district drop in street homelessness as L.A. citywide counts rise
local1 month ago

Raman touts district drop in street homelessness as L.A. citywide counts rise

Raman highlighted a 49% year-over-year drop in street homelessness in her district, contrasting with about an 8% citywide increase, as LA homelessness counts show roughly 45,194 homeless citywide with 36% in shelters. She attributes the district’s improvement to a targeted, aggressive approach and limited use of Inside Safe; Bass’s campaign argues Inside Safe contributes to citywide progress, though 41% of entrants have returned to homelessness. The piece frames Raman as leveraging district gains in the mayoral race against Bass.

via Los Angeles Times|
#homelessness#inside-safe#local
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