Advertisement AdvertisementBut then came Saturday morning, when, in an unexpected move, L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman decided to step up, injecting a new element of drama into the race. “I have deep respect for Mayor Bass. But even before the latest story, Bass’ Palisades report card was one that a prudent person might have fed to the dog. steve.lopez@latimes.comSign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 07, 2026 22:13 UTC