Nithya Raman

L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman announced that she will lose her position as chair of the Housing and Homelessness Committee, claiming the removal is a political attack. She made the statement during a campaign event for her bid to run for mayor against Karen Bass. The change reportedly follows plans by L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson to split the committee into two separate parts: one focused on housing and one on homelessness.

The latest annual count of unhoused people in Los Angeles registered 45,194 this year, an increase from the previous year's total of 43,695. Nithya Raman used this report to critique Mayor Karen Bass’s ability to manage the city’s homelessness crisis. Meanwhile, Raman secured an endorsement from the Western State Carpenters union while advocating for new construction and reduced government regulation.

Campaign finance data shows Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has significantly outpaced Councilmember Nithya Raman in fundraising, with a 3-to-1 advantage in total support and a 36-to-1 disparity in independent expenditure committee spending. Major contributors to Bass include the LAPD officers' union, Airbnb, Douglas Emmett, and labor unions like Laborers’ Local 300 and SEIU, while Raman has raised less from high-dollar donors.

LA City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, a socialist with similar views to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, could implement his policies in LA if she wins in November.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman are locked in a close race three months before Election Day.

Nithya Raman approved additional taxpayer funding for a homeless program, sparking political conflict in Los Angeles. Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez opposed a $126 million homelessness spending package, casting the lone vote against it.

Los Angeles' regional homeless count shows a 3.4% increase in overall homelessness and a 7.9% rise in street homelessness, challenging Mayor Karen Bass's reelection bid. Bass attributes the rise to federal and state funding cuts, while challenger Nithya Raman criticizes her Inside Safe program for insufficient oversight and failure to provide permanent housing.

Mayor Bass faces challenges including the Lineage cold-storage fire, increased homelessness numbers, and staff turnover as she prepares for a November 3 runoff against Nithya Raman.

Mayor Bass faces challenges including the Lineage cold-storage fire, rising homelessness numbers, and staff turnover as she heads into a November 3 runoff against Nithya Raman.

California Republicans are prioritizing a voter ID ballot initiative (Proposition 39) to address election security concerns and voter confidence. The party cites issues like affordability and education as key drivers of frustration among voters, following criticism of California's delayed primary election results in June.

Nithya Raman criticizes L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for her response to the Boyle Heights fire and homelessness, highlighting the need for effective interventions and urgent leadership.

Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman are in conflict over Los Angeles' homeless crisis after new numbers show a decline. The dispute highlights tensions in addressing homelessness in the city.

Street homelessness in Los Angeles increased overall, but decreased by 49% in Nithya Raman's district compared to the previous year. Raman announced the reduction at a press conference.

Street homelessness in Los Angeles increased overall, but decreased by 49% in Nithya Raman's district compared to the previous year. The reduction was highlighted at a press conference by Raman.

The release of Los Angeles' annual homeless count intensified the mayoral race, with Nithya Raman highlighting gains in her district while critics pointed to rising citywide numbers.

Nithya Raman and Karen Bass are both being blamed for a 3.4% increase in this year’s homeless numbers. Raman, who has focused her career on addressing homelessness through nonprofit and local government work, shares responsibility for the issue.

Homelessness in Los Angeles increased by 7.9% in 2026, with the central Metro region seeing a 21% rise in unsheltered individuals. The total homeless population, including shelters, reached 45,194, marking a setback for Mayor Karen Bass's homelessness reduction efforts amid her reelection campaign.

Homelessness in Los Angeles increased by 3.5% in 2026, with unsheltered homelessness rising 8%, according to a leaked count. Mayor Karen Bass attributed the rise to state and federal funding cuts, particularly under the Trump administration, despite prior declines through her Inside Safe program. The results challenge Bass's re-election campaign, which focused on reducing homelessness.

The 2026 Los Angeles homeless count results, to be released July 24, will show an increase in the unhoused population after two years of declines. Mayor Karen Bass attributes the rise to state funding cuts, federal policy changes, and the Trump administration’s impact on costs and safety net programs.

A series of water main breaks in Los Angeles, including a 110-year-old 36-inch trunk line rupture in West Hollywood, have raised concerns about aging infrastructure. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power reports 30% of water mains are over 80 years old, with officials and experts highlighting the need for modernization and the challenges of inspecting and repairing underground systems.

LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia endorsed Nithya Raman for mayor. Mejia cited Raman's commitment to fully staffing the controller's office to perform audits as a key reason for his endorsement.

Nithya Raman is campaigning to become Los Angeles' next mayor, but animal activists are accusing her of ignoring an animal welfare crisis on Skid Row.

Nithya Raman’s record on homelessness is criticized as ineffective, with Los Angeles taxpayers spending billions on the issue while visible progress remains limited.

A $60 million Los Angeles homeless program supported by Nithya Raman housed only three households in nine months, according to new figures. The initiative, intended to address homelessness, has shown minimal results despite significant funding.

The Los Angeles City Council delayed a plan to analyze moving hundreds of millions of tax dollars away from the troubled LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), citing ongoing oversight failures and data issues. The original July 1 deadline for the analysis has been pushed back to December 2027, though council members like Nithya Raman aim to fast-track the process. The county previously redirected funds to a new department after audits revealed mismanagement.

Nithya Raman is criticized for failing or refusing to explain socialism, with the article suggesting socialists avoid clarifying their beliefs to prevent rejection or ridicule from Americans.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a challenging reelection campaign against Nithya Raman, a former ally turned rival. Mike Bonin, a former L.A. City Council member, discussed the primary election outcome and potential general election developments with Nikki Laurenzo.

Los Angeles and Orange counties have certified primary election results with voter turnouts of 38% and 42% respectively. The certification marks the start of the general election season featuring key races for mayor in Los Angeles and Board of Supervisors roles in Orange County.

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members are gaining traction in U.S. mayoral races, with candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington, D.C., Zohran Mamdani in New York City, and Nithya Raman in Los Angeles advancing. Their campaigns emphasize expansive left-wing policies, including free childcare and housing support, reflecting a shift from centrist governance. DSA membership has grown to over 100,000 following Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns.

Spencer Pratt voters express disappointment and discouragement over an unwated mayoral runoff, with some planning to skip the November election while others reluctantly choose between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.

Democratic socialists are gaining momentum in U.S. mayoral races, with candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C., Zohran Mamdani in New York City, Katie Wilson in Seattle, and Nithya Raman in Los Angeles advancing. Their campaigns focus on expansive left-wing policies and anti-Trump rhetoric, reflecting a shift from centrist governance to economic populism.

Democratic socialists are surging in mayoral races, with candidates like Janeese Lewis George, Zohran Mamdani, Katie Wilson, and Nithya Raman advancing. Their campaigns focus on progressive policies such as free childcare and anti-Trump governance, supported by the Democratic Socialists of America's growing membership.

Democratic socialists are gaining traction in mayoral races across the U.S., with candidates like Janeese Lewis George, Zohran Mamdani, Katie Wilson, and Nithya Raman advancing. Their rise is linked to anti-Trump sentiment and a push for economic populism, supported by growing membership in the Democratic Socialists of America.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman faces criticism over the LAHSA funding crisis and vacant homeless housing units. The issues are under scrutiny during her campaign.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman discussed her vision for the city in a KTLA interview, addressing topics including her previous endorsement of incumbent Karen Bass, a recent rise in burglaries, and the homelessness crisis. The November runoff will determine the next mayor between Raman and Bass.

Spencer Pratt, a former Los Angeles mayoral candidate, conceded the race but claimed he possesses a video that could force one of the remaining candidates to resign. He accused the finalists of corruption and labeled them 'commie animals,' vowing to continue exposing what he calls a 'corrupt machine' in the city.

Spencer Pratt, a former Los Angeles mayoral candidate, conceded the race but released a video threatening to expose information that could force one of the remaining candidates to resign. He criticized the two finalists as 'corrupt communists' and claimed to possess recordings that could 'rock the political landscape' in the city.

Spencer Pratt claims to have video evidence that could force Karen Bass or Nithya Raman to resign. He vowed to continue advocating for Los Angeles after losing to them in an election.

Spencer Pratt lost to Nithya Raman in the LA mayoral runoff election. Pratt has not yet addressed his defeat.

Spencer Pratt's early lead over Councilwoman Nithya Raman in the LA mayoral race has disappeared, with Raman now advancing to face Karen Bass. The vote count process in Los Angeles is progressing slowly.