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City Councilmember Nithya Raman shares what her vision for the City of Angels is if she’s elected mayor to “deliver a better Los Angeles.” Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
In a freewheeling debate in Sherman Oaks, Bass and Raman sparred over housing production, homelessness and other issues. Spencer Pratt wasn't invited.
In what could be one of the most consequential elections in Los Angeles‘ history, the race this year for mayor sees two former allies in an increasingly sharp bid to take over City Hall. With many issues in the contest between incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman impacting the entertainment industry, Deadline sat down with the contenders to hear their visions for the city.
Raman's late entry will make it more difficult for her to get endorsements and raise money. She will have to work at double speed to build a campaign infrastructure and tap into bases that have helped her win before.
Raman's stances on issues including homelessness, transportation, and protecting immigrants from the Trump administration are similar to those of opponent and former ally Karen Bass.
Nithya Raman, who has been compared to Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York, presents a significant challenge to the incumbent, Mayor Karen Bass.
City Councilmember Nithya Raman came out ahead of incumbent Karen Bass in a new poll on the Los Angeles mayor's race, though the poll's director...
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman says city leadership has "lack of urgency" to solve Angelenos' problems · On red tape and regulations.
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Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman — who is also a sitting L.A. City Council member — unveiled a homelessness policy platform Tuesday that calls...
Nithya Raman has served for the past five years as the L.A. City Councilmember for the 4th District. She talked about her plans for leading the nation's second most populous city and explained the key issues she plans to tackle.
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman released her plan on Tuesday for bringing Hollywood jobs back to Los Angeles.
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman unveiled her plan to address the city's homelessness crisis Tuesday, vowing to bolster accountability and transparency in homelessness spending and to expand shelter beds without spending..
Plan would expand self-certification, eliminate multiple inspectors, boost office conversions
Zohran Mamdani and Nithya Raman are pursuing a once unthinkable housing alliance: tenant protections paired with pro-market policies that spur private construction.
Raman made the announcement during an event at the Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, where supporters gathered for a campaign kickoff before volunteers headed into nearby neighborhoods…