Karen Bass, Nithya Raman clash in final Los Angeles mayoral debate
Los Angeles is holding a mayoral election in its final weeks. The two main candidates are Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman. They recently held a debate where they disagreed on how to address homelessness, public safety, and leadership in the city.
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2 developments- Oct 12Mayor Karen Bass, challenger Nithya Raman to meet in high-stakes election debate
- Oct 14Karen Bass, Nithya Raman clash in final Los Angeles mayoral debate
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