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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
politics1 month ago

Raman’s LA mayor bid tests her socialist ties as DSA-LA weighs endorsement

Nithya Raman’s bid for Los Angeles mayor is testing her ties to the local Democratic Socialists of America (DSA-LA) as members vote by September on whether to endorse her. The local DSA previously censured Raman for seeking endorsement from a pro-Israel group and her policy stance, including mansion tax changes, have fueled internal disagreement. An endorsement would provide volunteers and organizing power but not guaranteed political clout, while opponents worry the DSA label could hinder her appeal to centrist Democrats in a deep-blue city. Regardless, Raman will be known as the “DSA candidate” in the race, with Bass’s camp likely to press her leftward associations.

via Politico|
#dsa-la#los-angeles#mayor-race
Bass halts criminal citations for LA street vendors after error findings
politics1 month ago

Bass halts criminal citations for LA street vendors after error findings

LA Mayor Karen Bass ordered the LAPD to stop giving criminal citations to street vendors and to remove any charges issued in error, as she seeks citywide safeguards for vendors. The move comes amid a competitive mayoral race with opponent Nithya Raman proposing a pro-vendor plan that includes permits, microloans, and designated vending zones to integrate vendors with brick‑and‑mortar businesses.

via Los Angeles Times|
#lapd#los-angeles#mayor-bass
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
LA Mayoral Debate Erupts Over Platner-Linked Firm Hire
politics1 month 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-news1 month 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
local2 months 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
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