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Nithya Raman to take charge in LA amid homeless crisis and political division

Nithya Raman to take charge in LA amid homeless crisis and political division

In her bid for Los Angeles mayor, Nithya Raman ran as an outsider
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Democratic socialist Nithya Raman ousts embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman ousts embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

Little-known Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has defeated embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to lead the nation’s second most populous city
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Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman ousts embattled Mayor Karen Bass

Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman ousts embattled Mayor Karen Bass

Little-known Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has defeated embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to lead the nation’s second most populous city
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Nithya Raman Elected Los Angeles Mayor, Signaling a 'Bold' New Direction for the City

Nithya Raman Elected Los Angeles Mayor, Signaling a 'Bold' New Direction for the City

Nithya Raman has been elected as the new Mayor of Los Angeles, defeating incumbent Karen Bass. Raman's victory is being characterized as a 'bold' choice by L.A. voters, marking a significant shift in the city's political landscape. Raman, who previously upset an incumbent in 2020 to become the first democratic socialist on the Los Angeles City Council, campaigned on a platform that challenged established norms and addressed issues like homelessness, public safety, and bureaucratic inefficiencies. Her win comes despite being out-fundraised and facing opposition from various establishment figures, including the Los Angeles Police Protective League.
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Nithya Raman wins fierce LA mayor race, ousting Bass, per race calls

Nithya Raman wins fierce LA mayor race, ousting Bass, per race calls

The DSA-backed councilmember joined the race at the eleventh-hour, edged out Spencer Pratt in the primary and faced sharp scrutiny from Bass.
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Nithya Raman Wins L.A. Mayor’s Race as Karen Bass Concedes

Nithya Raman Wins L.A. Mayor’s Race as Karen Bass Concedes

Nithya Raman will be the next mayor of Los Angeles, as incumbent Karen Bass conceded defeat after a hard-fought campaign. “While this is not the outcome we hoped for, the people of Los Angeles have spoken,” Bass said in a statement. “I have called Councilmember Nithya Raman to congratulate her on her victory, and I […]
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Nithya Raman Is LA’s Next Mayor. Here’s Her Plan to Support Restaurants

Nithya Raman Is LA’s Next Mayor. Here’s Her Plan to Support Restaurants

The Mayor-elect wants faster restaurant permitting, pop-ups in empty storefronts, and protection from predatory lawsuits. Will she deliver?
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Meet the democratic socialists leading major US cities

Meet the democratic socialists leading major US cities

Democratic socialists are winning mayoral races in major U.S. cities. Meet the politicians behind the growing trend.
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California governor to grant clemency to all 548 death row inmates in state

California governor to grant clemency to all 548 death row inmates in state

By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, Nov 5 (Reuters) - California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday he will commute the death sentences of all 548 inmates currently condemned to execution in his state, the largest death row in the Western Hemisphere.
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Grey's Anatomy Spinoff Production Moves to New Mexico Following California Tax Credit Rejection, Delays Premiere

Grey's Anatomy Spinoff Production Moves to New Mexico Following California Tax Credit Rejection, Delays Premiere

Grey's Anatomy Spinoff Production Moves to New Mexico Following California Tax Credit Rejection, Delays Premiere
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Peltola campaign sues Alaska to get records on rejected absentee ballots

Peltola campaign sues Alaska to get records on rejected absentee ballots

By Daniel Trotta Nov 6 (Reuters) - The campaign of Democratic US Senate candidate Mary Peltola of Alaska sued state election officials on Friday seeking the immediate release of records identifying absentee ballots that were rejected in Tuesday's voting.
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Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, charged with possession of child sexual abuse photos

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, charged with possession of child sexual abuse photos

By Katharine Jackson and Dan Ziff-Rosenzweig WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Britain's Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, was arrested on Friday on a charge of possessing child sexual abuse material, including photographs of himself with naked underage girls,