L.A. Mayor Karen Bass was having a really bad week. But then came Saturday morning, when, in an unexpected move, L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman decided to step up, injecting a new element of drama into the race. “I have deep respect for Mayor Bass. But even before the latest story, Bass’ Palisades report card was one that a prudent person might have fed to the dog. I don’t consider the response to the ICE raids to be a point of contention between Raman and Bass.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 07, 2026 23:37 UTC