Politics
USC students react to Nithya Raman’s victory over Karen Bass
Following Raman’s mayoral win, USC students point to housing affordability, immigration protections and public transportation as priorities for her incoming administration.
Democrats win control of U.S. Senate and House in midterm elections
Xavier Becerra is first Latino elected governor in California; Nithya Raman defeats incumbent Karen Bass to become Los Angeles’ next mayor.
Estuardo Mazariegos wants to increase tenant protections
Mazariegos, a City Council candidate, said he wants to put a moratorium on rent by bed type and institute a gun buy-back program.
Los Angeles treats homelessness as a housing issue. These Democrats have a different view.
Jose Ugarte and John McKinney, both running for elected office in L.A., view homelessness as a mental health issue.
Candidates for L.A. city attorney share their visions
Marissa Roy and John McKinney were interviewed by Annenberg Media about their campaign platforms.
Nithya Raman attends USC tailgates
Raman attended campus tailgates with City Controller Kenneth Mejia Saturday.
Texans of all generations are voting in record numbers
Reporting trip finds enthusiasm everywhere.
L.A. County plans to deploy about 50 election response liaisons amid federal intervention concerns
County officials and voting rights advocates prepare for potential disruptions as legal battles over election procedures continue.
Iowa’s water quality crisis becomes midterm elections issue
Iowans are raising questions about the future of their water as the issue draws attention from political candidates.
Karen Bass rallies supporters at phone bank in final campaign stretch
The Los Angeles mayor was joined by City Councilmember Heather Hutt and Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Meet the billionaires with USC ties who could face Prop 40 tax
The one-time 5% tax would hit several USC benefactors.
One week out from Election Day, Trojans are torn about where to vote
College voters can choose to register either in California or in their home state.
California ballot measures address affordable housing, voter identification
With Election Day seven days away, USC students weigh in on California’s 14 statewide propositions.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass visits senior center in Koreatown
During the visit, the mayor discussed Inside Safe finances and the recent increase in utility bills.
Jane Kim wants guaranteed natural disaster insurance for Californians
Kim, a Democrat, is running against State Sen. Ben Allen in the first general election for insurance commissioner to feature two Democrats.