Can a reality show villain become mayor of one of America's largest cities?

Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats.

Nithya Raman: 5 Facts About the Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor

Ms. Raman, a progressive Democrat, surprised many allies when she entered the Los Angeles mayor’s race at the last minute.

By Jill Cowan

Spencer Pratt stops at iconic LA restaurant on Election Day, vows to make city 'streets safe again'

Spencer Pratt spent Election Day at Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles, contrasting his visit with Mayor Karen Bass and pushing his campaign.

California votes in primary to pick new governor, and maybe tip balance in Congress

California votes on Tuesday in a primary election that will choose two finalists for governor and Los Angeles mayor while also testing newly redrawn congressional lines that could tip the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.

LA Mayor Karen Bass acknowledges her mistakes as she battles Spencer Pratt for second term

Her re-election bid faces opposition from both ends of the political spectrum

By Michael R. Blood

California election results: Who won the governor, Los Angeles mayor, secretary of state and attorney general primaries?

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass (D), who was listed as an independent in some early vote tallies, held an early lead as of 11:30 p.m. EDT.

California Primary Coverage: Where to Livestream 2026 Election News and Results Online

Election day is upon us. Here's how to watch live coverage of the governor's and mayoral races without a traditional TV plan.

By Erin Lassner

Diddy Decision Day Looms In L.A.: DA Ponders LAPD Report On Sexual Battery Claims Against Sean Combs

Like Harvey Weinstein before him, Sean “Diddy” Combs could face bicoastal justice over sex crimes allegations. “In the fall of 2025, LAPD and LASD each presented a separate sexual assault investigation for one victim to the LA County District Attorney’s Office,” a spokesperson for Nathan Hochman told Deadline Tuesday. “We are reviewing the case.” The […]

By Dominic Patten

Republic Day in Los Angeles, with an eye toward the 2028 Olympics

(ANSA) - LOS ANGELES, 02 GIU - Los Angeles celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic with an eye already set on the 2028 Olympics. At the invitation of the Consulate General, hundreds of members of the Italian community gathered at the Coliseum, the historic stadium that will host the Games for the third time after 1932 and 1984. "A place capable of bearing the weight of what we have to say, which speaks to the deepest values that unite Italy and the United States," said Consul ...

By ANSA

Former NHL Star Sean Avery's Home Scene of Shooting Incident

Sean Avery and his wife, Hilary Rhoda's Los Angeles home was the scene of a frightening shooting ... TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the couple's contractor, who was working at their Hollywood Hills residence…

By TMZ Staff

Seinfeld's Jason Alexander Makes Rare Appearance in Los Angeles

Jason Alexander continues to find serenity now. Nearly three decades after Seinfeld went off the air, the actor made a rare appearance on May 30, stepping out for lunch with longtime friend Peter...

By Gabrielle Chung

California, Iowa, 4 Other States Hold Primaries: Key Races To Watch

California, Iowa, 4 Other States Hold Primaries: Key Races To Watch Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The California gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral primaries are among the most closely watched races today. A voter fills out a ballot at a polling station in Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 6, 2018. Joshua Lott/Getty Images Voters in six states will go to the polls today for a series of key races. The biggest item of the night will be the litany of ra...

By Tyler Durden