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UNBELIEVABLE: 5 - Caught on Camera

‘LA is not film friendly’: how Hollywood’s woes became a political cudgel in mayoral race

Troubled Baywatch reboot production echoes film-making woes in a city best known for its movie and TV industry

The Guardian - US · May 21

In the Race to Represent L.A., Black Views Matter

The discussion missing from the primary campaign is how — and whether — Mayor Karen Bass has benefited L.A.’s Black community.

Capital & Main · May 19

Spencer Pratt Blasted for LA's Mayoral Race Over Violent AI Campaigns, Reality TV Electoral and Physical Abuse

Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral campaign is marked by celebrity feuds, AI-generated attack ads, and personal controversies, raising concerns about the spectacle overshadowing serious political discourse.

International Business Times UK · May 18

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Chelsea Handler, Spencer Pratt Feud: The Hills Star Exposes Comedian's Epstein Past After She Slams His LA Mayoral Campaign

Chelsea Handler criticises Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral bid, citing his lack of experience. Pratt responds by highlighting Handler's past connection to Jeffrey Epstein, intensifying their public feud.

International Business Times UK · May 17

Spencer Pratt was a noughties reality TV villain. Can he convince Los Angeles to make him mayor?

The Hills’ antagonist is running on a platform decrying ‘drug zombies’ and the city’s response to the 2025 wildfires

The Guardian - US · May 16

MAGA-endorsed LA mayoral candidate built his campaign around living in a trailer after the fires. A hotel bill just blew the whole thing up

The optics just got a lot worse.

We Got This Covered · May 15

A billionaire, a taco, reality TV: the top 4 attack lines in California’s elections

With the primary election less than three weeks away, the gubernatorial and mayoral races have taken a fiery turn

The Guardian - US · May 15

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Spencer Pratt denies Mayoral bid reality show report

Spencer Pratt, the former star of The Hills, is in the running for the position of Mayor of Los Angeles alongside current Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman.

BANG Premier · May 15

LA mayoral hopeful and reality star Spencer Pratt claimed he was living in a trailer after wildfires. He was actually at the Hotel Bel-Air

Pratt later confirmed he spent time at the hotel, but said he doesn’t consider himself to ‘live anywhere’ until his Palisades home is rebuilt

The Independent UK · May 13

Spencer Pratt’s unlikely journey from reality villain to Republican LA mayor hopeful

Pratt's goal is to turn the chatter into a ticket to a November runoff against Bass

The Independent UK · May 13

California dysfunction puts backlash on the ballot

Years of visible dysfunction have hollowed out Democrats' case for competent leadership.

Axios · May 8

Federal drug raid near downtown Los Angeles spotlights public safety concerns during mayor's race

A major federal raid around a park near downtown Los Angeles known for homeless encampments and out-in-the-open drug use came just as voters began selecting their next mayor

The Independent UK · May 8

Why Is Spencer Pratt (Yes, That Spencer Pratt) Running for Office in Los Angeles?

Spencer Pratt is running for Mayor of Los Angeles for one reason only, to help entrench regressive policy in one of the biggest cities in America. The former star of The Hills has become a big talking point for people outside of California as his mayoral campaign has brought eyeballs.…

The Mary Sue · May 7

LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt reposts scathing AI-generated ad

Viral video launches a day before Pratt is set to debate mayor Karen Bass and city council member Nithya Raman

The Guardian - US · May 7

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The Independent UK · Apr 22

Hollywood receives some relief from LA Mayor Karen Bass as city’s election nears

Bass is up for reelection, with the mayoral ballot set to take place on June 2

Capital & Main · Apr 16

Hot Union Spring at LAUSD

Coordinated bargaining — echoing Hollywood labor fights — helped thousands of workers settle contracts.

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Joe Rogan throws support for LA mayoral hopeful: ‘I’m rooting for you’

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The Independent UK · Apr 16

Spencer Pratt’s LA mayoral bid backed by Joe Rogan: ‘I’m rooting for you’

Reality star, who announced his run for mayor in January, is hoping to unseat incumbent Karen Bass

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We Got This Covered · Apr 7

Despite $300m effort, 40% of L.A. Homelessness Program participants return to streets

The people on the program are calling the rules "unfair."

The Independent UK · Apr 6

LA’s $300m homeless plan in crisis as 40% return to streets

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The Independent UK · Apr 5

40 percent of people helped by Los Angeles mayor’s $300M homeless project have returned to the streets, report finds

Local programs to combat homelessness also face Trump administration’s attempts to cut off funding

BANG Premier · Apr 4

Spencer Pratt second in poll for Los Angeles Mayor

Spencer Pratt is in second place in the race to become the mayor of Los Angeles, just behind incumbent mayor Karen Bass.

International Business Times UK · Mar 14

'Carried on the Hood…': ICE SUV Sends Protester Crashing to Pavement at Los Angeles Federal Building

Dramatic footage from outside LA's Roybal Federal Building shows a protester carried on an ICE SUV's hood before crashing to the pavement at a late-night rally.

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Ex-LA fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades Fire

The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history

The Guardian - US · Feb 22

The next Mamdani? Progressive Nithya Raman shakes up LA mayor’s race

Highly rated councilmember makes last-minute entry after endorsing former ally Karen Bass – can she build a campaign to win?

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