LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman, and reality TV personality Spencer Pratt clashed during their first televised mayoral debate on May 6, 2026, trading accusations over the city’s response to a catastrophic wildfire, police staffing levels, and the effectiveness of homelessness initiatives. The one-hour event, held at the Skirball Cultural Center … Read more
Journalist Defends Including Private Conversation with Katie Miller in New Book on California Wildfires Jacob Soboroff, author of “Firestorm,” stands by his decision to detail a personal exchange with Katie Miller during the devastating 2020 Palisades Fire, arguing it highlighted a critical irony amidst the crisis. The incident, and its inclusion in his book, has … Read more
Spencer Pratt, reality TV’s resident provocateur, has officially thrown his hat into the Los Angeles mayoral race. And honestly? In a political landscape increasingly defined by spectacle, it’s less a shock than a logical, if deeply cynical, progression. This isn’t about policy; it’s about attention, and Pratt understands attention like few others. The former star … Read more