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Mayoral Transition

The Raman Transition

Read the latest news about Los Angeles’ forthcoming mayoral transition, as Mayor-elect Nithya Raman prepares to take the baton from Mayor Karen Bass. Here at L.A. Material, we publish scoops, investigative reporting and expert analysis on politics, policy and power in Los Angeles, and we’ll be tracking how Raman handles the issues she’s pledged to address, including budget shortfalls, homelessness, housing shortages and more.

Whether we’re looking at Raman’s transition team or her plan for her first 100 days, how she handles the LAPD or mass transit, we help Angelenos understand the decisions, relationships and money that will shape L.A.’s next chapter.

About L.A. Material

L.A. Material is an independent newsroom covering Los Angeles. We’re staffed with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and launched earlier this year. Our mission is to make the city legible. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the latest in your inbox.


Essential Reading

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A Preview of The Raman Era

A Preview of The Raman Era

After a bruising election, here’s what we can expect from the first months of Mayor-Elect Nithya Raman’s administration.

Matt Hamilton, Tomo Chien

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Nov 6, 2026

What Happens Next With Nithya Raman’s Council Seat?

What Happens Next With Nithya Raman’s Council Seat?

A special election, an appointment or both? Filling Raman’s soon-to-be vacant seat could help shape the balance of power at City Hall.

Julia Wick

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Nov 12, 2026

The Lone Wolf On The City Council

The Lone Wolf On The City Council

Mayor Karen Bass has attacked challenger Nithya Raman for having no allies on the City Council. Should voters even care?

Jim Newton

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Oct 19, 2026

Five Days That Blew Up The L.A. Mayoral Race

Five Days That Blew Up The L.A. Mayoral Race

How a handful of strange bedfellows, united by ambition and frustration with the mayor’s leadership, scrambled to marshal a challenge to Mayor Karen Bass.

Julia Wick

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Mar 19, 2026

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