Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass officially launched her campaign for re-election in the city's 2026 mayoral race.

The Democrat is facing challenges from at least three candidates, including former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner.

Former Los Angeles schools Superintendent Austin Beutner announced he’s running for mayor, challenging Karen Bass in her re-election bid. "I voted for Karen Bass last time," Beutner said in an ...

Mayor Karen Bass urged the L.A. City Council to find $4.4 million for additional new police recruits beyond 240 officers that ...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sprang into action when a fellow city council member appeared to suffer a medical emergency during a live event. Bass, 71, and Los Angeles City Council member Curren D.

Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS News Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he ...

Mayor Karen Bass pushes for funding to hire police officers in Los Angeles. Discover her urgent budget request now.

Former Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner has launched a challenge against the city’s current mayor, Karen Bass. “I’m running for LA Mayor. After 17 years in public life ...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held a rally Saturday morning to launch her reelection bid. Hundreds gathered at L.A. Trade Tech ...