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Nithya Raman once voted no on the LA Olympics and now she could be the mayor overseeing them.
What could she change?
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We are not hiding anything. Every ad includes the proper disclosures, which is precisely how Raman’s campaign knew who to file a complaint against. Since she is so eager to draw attention to our work, we are happy to share the ads again. The real question is why a sitting councilmember running for mayor is so threatened by satire and scrutiny of her record.
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The Department filed a waiverless criminal information to toll the statute of limitations as it relates to allegations concerning former FBI Director Comey. Filing a criminal information to toll the statute of limitations is a widely recognized practice in federal court and has been approved by multiple Circuit Courts of Appeals. This is an ongoing criminal investigation, and we will not comment further.
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.@thrive_la is clapping back at Nithya Raman after her campaign filed ethics complaints accusing the Karen Bass-backed super PAC of using an AI-generated version of her voice to mislead voters. The PAC insists its ads are properly disclosed and accuses Raman of being “threatened by satire and scrutiny of her record.” 👀
Read the full story by @TaylorParise lamag.com/politics/nithya-ra…
NEW & DEVELOPING🚨Nithya Raman’s campaign has filed ethics complaints accusing a super PAC backing L.A. Mayor Karen Bass of using an AI clone of Raman’s voice to mislead voters.
The campaign alleges voters can have live phone conversations with an AI version of Raman without being told they’re speaking to artificial intelligence or who is funding the operation.
The allegations come just eight days before L.A.’s mayoral election. 👀
SANDRA BIRCHMORE: Jurors were left STUNNED after a day of testimony from the medical examiner in Matthew Farwell’s federal murder Farwell’s twin brother, William, began his testimony late this afternoon. Read the latest bombshells from @MicheleMcPhee lamag.com/crimeinla/m-e-test…
L.A. drivers, watch your speed! 🚨🚗
Los Angeles’ new speed cameras are officially live as of today, Oct. 26, with the first 20 cameras rolling out across the city and plans to expand to 125 locations by the end of 2026.
The cameras will detect drivers traveling 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit. For the first 60 days after activation, drivers will receive warnings by mail. After that, fines will range from $50 to $500, depending on how fast they’re going.
The cameras are being installed along high-risk corridors and near schools as part of the city’s effort to reduce speeding and traffic-related fatalities.
Read more at the link below.
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NEW & DEVELOPING🚨Nithya Raman’s campaign has filed ethics complaints accusing a super PAC backing L.A. Mayor Karen Bass of using an AI clone of Raman’s voice to mislead voters.
The campaign alleges voters can have live phone conversations with an AI version of Raman without being told they’re speaking to artificial intelligence or who is funding the operation.
The allegations come just eight days before L.A.’s mayoral election. 👀
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🚨🚨Read the full scoop on Maurene Comey: lamag.com/news-and-politics/…
BREAKING: A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, the former SDNY prosecutor who worked on the Epstein, Maxwell and Diddy cases. In a 55-page ruling, Judge Jesse Furman rejected DOJ’s constitutional defense of her firing, ordering retroactive reinstatement and backpay. Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was fired in July 2025 without notice or explanation. The judge found that DOJ violated federal civil service law and her due process rights. Her separate political retaliation claim remains unresolved.
🚨🚨Read the full scoop on Maurene Comey: lamag.com/news-and-politics/…
Los Angeles Magazine sat down with California governor candidate, @SteveHiltonx to ask him 28 Questions!🎤
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Latest from @LAmag here
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🚨 BIG DAY IN COURT: Matthew Farwell’s twin brother, William, is set to take the stand today in the former Stoughton cop’s federal murder trial.
Farwell is accused of killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore and her unborn son, then staging her death as a suicide.
Michele McPhee has been our boots on the ground covering the trial for @LAmag. Follow her for developments as they unfold in court today. @MicheleMcPhee
Big day in Boston’s federal court tomorrow. What will Matthew Farwell’s twin brother Billy reveal when he takes the stand? Follow it all at @LAmag
☀️ HAPPY MONDAY, LOS ANGELES!
The weekend is over, but the political drama is just heating up.
🗳️ 8 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY! Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are in the final stretch of a bruising mayoral race.
🚨 Bass faces fresh scrutiny over political donations and ethics complaints, while Raman continues to face criticism over her remarks about policing and the LAPD.
💰 Meanwhile, millions in outside spending are pouring into the mayoral showdown. And early in-person voting is officially underway across L.A. County!
New week. More controversy. One very consequential election.
Stay with @LAmag for the latest. 🌴
Harvey Levin delivers a blistering criticism of Donald Trump and Elon Musk over their handling of the war in Ukraine and the controversy surrounding Starlink.
Frustrated by Trump’s repeated use of the word “traitor” to attack his critics, Harvey turns the accusation back on Trump and Musk, arguing that their actions are costing lives and undermining freedom.
In an emotional exchange with Mark Geragos, Harvey condemns what he sees as their willingness to accommodate Vladimir Putin and questions the consequences of their influence on the war.
Check out '2 Angry Men' with Mark Geragos & Harvey Levin at the link below. youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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Catch up on Billy Farwell her for @lamag lamag.com/crimeinla/bombshel…
Karen Bass says she had made mistakes but is “absolutely ready to lead,” referring to her opponent as the “unknown.” Thoughts?
I ask @KarenBassLA about voters who supported @RickCarusoLA & @spencerpratt and don't like her performance...but are worried about @nithyavraman?
Bass: "Vote for me! You know what you're getting!"
Me: "They would say that they don't like what they've gotten?"
Bass: "It's a binary choice here. You can go with the unknown. The inexperienced. The new to L.A. The person who is OK with encampments being in front of schools and doesn't like police. Or you can go with the leader who is tried, true, honest...who has made mistakes, absolutely made mistakes but is ready to continue to lead."
Via @CNNTheStoryIs
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🚨🚨Geragos and I discuss Cornell and simp over his other co-host Matt Murphy on this week’s episode of Reasonable Doubt! youtu.be/dhIpLxnPR6s?is=uqsh…
Delighted to welcome back reigning champion and 6 time guest @conlin_lauren and we discuss #cornell6 or is it 7 or is it 5? And musical chairs with names and defendants
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As L.A.’s mayoral race heats up, so do frustrations over skyrocketing utility bills.
With Election Day approaching, rising Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) costs have become a major issue in the race between Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman.
Bass has announced a temporary pause on utility shutoffs through the end of the year, while Raman is calling for an LADWP audit, greater transparency around rate increases and infrastructure improvements.
Meanwhile, L.A. resident and former UCLA football player Micah Reed is demanding answers after receiving a $3,322.01 utility bill, nearly 25% higher than his bill during the same period last year.
LADWP confirmed that its residential Tier 1 electricity rate has increased approximately 45% since January 2023, while also pointing to increased electricity usage during record-breaking summer heat.
As both candidates propose solutions, some Angelenos remain skeptical, questioning whether either plan will provide meaningful relief from rising costs.
Read more by @TaylorParise at the link below.
lamag.com/politics/as-l-a-s-…
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Several generations ago the first Armenian elected Governor of California, George Deukmejian basically flipped the Armenian Community to Republican. Query whether the immigration policies of the current Republican administration will swing it back. I think not
The City of Glendale is aware of reports of federal immigration enforcement activity in our community.
Glendale remains committed to public safety and serving all community members, regardless of immigration status.
For more information, visit GlendaleCA.gov/GPDPolicy.
