Downtown LA sees new hope as ‘Graffiti Towers’ cleaned up, historic landmark preps to reopen
Most graffiti has been removed from Oceanwide Plaza, signaling progress in Downtown Los Angeles’ revitalization.
Most graffiti has been removed from Oceanwide Plaza, signaling progress in Downtown Los Angeles’ revitalization.
Nithya Raman attends first City Council meeting since election
Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman was warmly welcomed by her colleagues as she attended her first City Council meeting since winning the Nov. 2026 mayoral race.
Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman was warmly welcomed by her colleagues as she attended her first City Council meeting since winning the Nov. 2026 mayoral race.
Nithya Raman projected winner of LA mayor's race
Karen Bass conceded in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Thursday, making Nithya Raman the projected winner.
Karen Bass conceded in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Thursday, making Nithya Raman the projected winner.
LA mayoral race still close between Bass, Raman
The race for Los Angeles mayor remains close between incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman.
The race for Los Angeles mayor remains close between incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman.
Karen Bass addresses supporters amid heated LA mayoral race
Incumbent Karen Bass addresses her supporters as the Los Angeles mayoral race between Bass and challenger Nithya Raman continues to be close.
Incumbent Karen Bass addresses her supporters as the Los Angeles mayoral race between Bass and challenger Nithya Raman continues to be close.
LA mayoral candidates make final pitch to voters before Election Day
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman are in a close race less than 24 hours before Election Day.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman are in a close race less than 24 hours before Election Day.
Final pitch to LA voters before Election Day
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman are in a close race less than 24 hours before Election Day.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman are in a close race less than 24 hours before Election Day.
Bass, Raman take homelessness clash to San Fernando Valley as polling shows dead heat
The candidates chose nearby locations in Council District 4—represented by Raman—to frame the debate over how Los Angeles is handling its most pressing issue.
The candidates chose nearby locations in Council District 4—represented by Raman—to frame the debate over how Los Angeles is handling its most pressing issue.
LA mayor race: Karen Bass and Nithya Raman tied in new poll
A new poll shows Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman tied in a competitive race ahead of the election.
A new poll shows Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman tied in a competitive race ahead of the election.
LA City Council votes to identify $460,000 for public bank study amid budget concerns
The LA City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.
The LA City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.
City-run bank study passes LA City Council
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.
Bass launches '15 in 15' tour in Council District 4 following debate as Raman counters with new ad
Mayor Karen Bass launched her "15 in 15" tour in Sherman Oaks, the home district of opponent Nithya Raman, following Tuesday's heated debate.
Mayor Karen Bass launched her "15 in 15" tour in Sherman Oaks, the home district of opponent Nithya Raman, following Tuesday's heated debate.
Bass and Raman clash over how to lead LA
Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman clashed over core policy issues, centering their debate on homelessness initiatives, housing protections, and public safety strategies. Bass defended her Inside Safe program and affordable housing directives, pointing to broad reductions in unsheltered numbers, while advocating for direct city control over resources to improve operational transparency. Raman countered with her district’s 50% drop in homelessness, calling for better fiscal tracking while questioning the overall cost-effectiveness of current citywide programs.
Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman clashed over core policy issues, centering their debate on homelessness initiatives, housing protections, and public safety strategies. Bass defended her Inside Safe program and affordable housing directives, pointing to broad reductions in unsheltered numbers, while advocating for direct city control over resources to improve operational transparency. Raman countered with her district’s 50% drop in homelessness, calling for better fiscal tracking while questioning the overall cost-effectiveness of current citywide programs.
Trump doubles down on 'Let them hit Los Angeles'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass responds to President Donald Trump doubling down on his "Let them hit Los Angeles." Trump made the comment in San Antonio, two days after he made headlines suggesting Iran could take out Los Angeles during a different campaign rally.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass responds to President Donald Trump doubling down on his "Let them hit Los Angeles." Trump made the comment in San Antonio, two days after he made headlines suggesting Iran could take out Los Angeles during a different campaign rally.
White House responds to backlash over Trump's ‘take out’ LA, San Diego remarks
The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."
The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."
Trump: Iran could take out LA, SD
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego to keep the country safe.
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego to keep the country safe.
Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles during Nebraska rally
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally Monday that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.
Nithya Raman leads Karen Bass among Latino voters as LA mayoral race enters final stretch
Councilmember Nithya Raman opens up a lead over Mayor Karen Bass among Latino voters in Los Angeles, though a large block remains undecided.
Councilmember Nithya Raman opens up a lead over Mayor Karen Bass among Latino voters in Los Angeles, though a large block remains undecided.
Mayor Karen Bass booed at South LA event
Mayor Karen Bass was booed at a South Los Angeles event over the weekend.
Mayor Karen Bass was booed at a South Los Angeles event over the weekend.
Nithya Raman surges to 11-point lead over Karen Bass in LA mayoral poll
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman holds a 39% to 28% lead over Mayor Karen Bass in a new UC Berkeley IGS survey following pushback over emergency responses and shifted voter demographics.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman holds a 39% to 28% lead over Mayor Karen Bass in a new UC Berkeley IGS survey following pushback over emergency responses and shifted voter demographics.