Karen Bass

Nithya Raman's Campaign Has A New Adviser: Controversial Political Firm Fight Agency

Fight Agency, which was celebrated for its work on behalf of New York Mayor Mamdani and criticized for its role in the campaign of disgraced Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, will advise Raman’s bid to unseat Mayor Karen Bass

Matt Hamilton

Aug 19, 2026

The Most Thankless Gig in L.A. City Government

Serving on the all-volunteer health commission, which meets every month and writes up reports — but oversees nothing, and advises no one.

Robert Greene

Aug 10, 2026

Permit Application Filed to Rebuild Boyle Heights Cold Storage Warehouse

The application was submitted six weeks after the fire, as residents continue to endure foul odors, vermin and disruption from rotting food at the site.

Julia Wick

Jul 28, 2026

Bass Advisor Remained in Private Mayor's Office Chats While Doing P.R. for Lineage

Yusef Robb remained in the mayor’s internal communications channels for a week after beginning crisis PR work for the company that manages the Boyle Heights warehouse.

Julia Wick

Jul 22, 2026

Mejia Backs Raman, Uniting Two City Hall Pariahs

Fresh off his victory, City Controller Kenneth Mejia backs Nithya Raman: ‘Nithya will bring the change we need at City Hall.’

Matt Hamilton

Jul 16, 2026

One of Mayor Bass’ Longtime Advisors Is Helping Lineage Do Crisis P.R.

Yusef Robb, a close but informal advisor to the mayor, has been doing communications consulting work for the operator of the Boyle Heights warehouse that burned last month. He said late Saturday that he would no longer be advising Bass.

Julia Wick

Jul 11, 2026

Karen Bass' Brother Sues City After Home Burned in Palisades Fire

Ken Bass' longtime Malibu home was leveled by flames. Now he's suing the city his sister leads.

Matt Hamilton

Jun 10, 2026

Be The Savior of the Left: Raman Campaign Urged Huang to Drop Out

In an effort to consolidate support on the left, Nithya Raman’s campaign staff pushed activist Rae Huang to drop out. Huang refused.

Matt Hamilton

May 28, 2026

Where Bass Is Winning

The mayor is attracting the support of Latino voters — and her allies are spending heavily to make sure they turn out.

Maeve Reston

May 27, 2026

The Democrats (and ex-Democrats) Voting for Spencer Pratt

How the reality TV star has wooed blue-leaning voters frustrated by homelessness and fed up with the Democratic establishment.

Matt Hamilton

May 22, 2026

A Dogfight Over Animal Voters

Candidates are vying for a small but passionate bloc of animal welfare voters as the mayoral primary election enters its final weeks.

Antonia Cereijido

May 20, 2026

The Empty Reservoir that Keeps Packing a Political Punch

The Santa Ynez Reservoir was empty when the Palisades needed it most. Now it’s a source of tension in the mayor's race.

Matt Hamilton

May 18, 2026

What Mayoral Ad Campaign?

In 2022, Angelenos couldn’t escape their mayoral candidates; this time around, they can barely find them.

Maeve Reston

May 14, 2026

L.A. Mayor’s Race: Who Will Get the Caruso Voters?

How Mayor Karen Bass, Nithya Raman, Spencer Pratt and Adam Miller are fighting to win over moderate Angelenos.

Maeve Reston

May 6, 2026

A Passage Buried in L.A.’s Budget Hints at an Unusual Airbnb Gambit

The mayor appears to be pushing for a policy that would allow home-sharing companies like Airbnb to pre-pay taxes to help fill city coffers.

Julia Wick

Apr 21, 2026

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

Mar 19, 2026