Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is expected to lose her leadership role as chair of the City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee, according to people familiar with the situation. Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson plans to announce this week that the committee will be split into two separate entities—one for housing and one for homelessness—neither … Read more
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a challenging summer ahead of her fall runoff campaign against Nithya Raman, driven by a rise in homelessness, a major industrial fire in Boyle Heights, and high-profile staff departures, according to local political analysts and municipal reports. Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire and Community Fallout Bass returned to Los Angeles … Read more
Yusef Robb, who runs tk/Communications, served as an unpaid advisor and spokesperson for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass while holding a city contract with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) worth nearly $600,000. According to the Bass administration, Robb’s pro bono work was “for the benefit of the city” and not a gift, though legal experts … Read more
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman is currently locked in a competitive battle for the second spot in the upcoming mayoral runoff election, trailing former reality TV star Spencer Pratt. While incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has secured her position in the November contest with nearly 35% of the vote, the ongoing tally of outstanding ballots … Read more
A viral theory of election fraud concerning the Los Angeles mayoral race has been debunked as a simple misreading of automated voting data. Following election night, online claims suggested that Democratic candidates Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman received large vote counts while Republican candidate Spencer Pratt received zero, leading to accusations of cheating. … Read more
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is expected to release her proposed spending plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year this Monday. The balanced budget proposal will be detailed during a news conference scheduled for 11 a.m. At City Hall. Priorities and Infrastructure Focus According to the Mayor’s Office, the spending plan is expected to reflect stronger … Read more
Flea’s “Honora”: A Jazz Homecoming and the Future of Musician Reinvention At 63, Michael Peter Balzary, better known as Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is finally realizing a lifelong dream: a career as a jazz musician. His debut solo album, “Honora,” released this month, isn’t just a stylistic departure; it’s a testament to … Read more
A weekend street takeover in Downtown Los Angeles escalated into violence, spilling into the lobby of the Circa LA Apartments near Crypto.com Arena. Authorities reported lobby windows were smashed and at least one person was hospitalized following the incident, which occurred early Sunday morning. Increased Police Presence In response, Mayor Karen Bass announced Tuesday that … Read more
California is grappling with proposals to increase taxes on its wealthiest residents as the state faces an ongoing affordability crisis. Two distinct efforts are underway: a statewide “billionaire tax” and a Los Angeles city proposal targeting companies with highly compensated CEOs. Statewide Billionaire Tax A proposal for a statewide tax on billionaires—those with assets exceeding … Read more
Reality television personality Spencer Pratt announced Wednesday his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles, a move fueled by his criticism of the city’s response to the Palisades fire. Pratt lost his home in the blaze, which occurred one year prior to his announcement, and has since been a vocal critic of Mayor Karen Bass and … Read more