A new poll shows LA Mayor Karen Bass trailing challenger Nithya Raman by 8 points, with 71.7% of voters disapproving of Bass's job performance.

One of Los Angeles’ most influential former police chiefs is warning that mayoral candidate Nithya Raman’s plan to oust LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell could spark a mass exodus of officers and throw security preparations for the 2028 Olympics into chaos. Bill Bratton, who transformed the LAPD during his seven-year tenure and twice served as New...