Nithya Raman Is Hollywood’s Choice for L. A. Mayor — But Will It Matter? The recent mayoral election in Los Angeles has taken on a distinct tone, with two visions for the city's future emerging as clear contenders.
On one side is incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, who is fighting to maintain her grip on power despite criticism of her administration's handling of the homelessness crisis.
On the other is Nithya Raman, the progressive candidate backed by a coalition of Hollywood heavyweights, including Tina Fey and Mindy Kaling.