With an election year just around the corner, many have wondered who might mount a challenge to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

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 ...

Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner is running for the mayor of Los Angeles, becoming the most ...

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 ...

Longtime civic leader says the incumbent has fallen short, but the challenge will not be easy By many counts, 2025 qualifies as the worst, most dispiriting year in the history of Los Angeles. Consider ...

The message "Austin Beutner for Mayor" popped up on Beutner's social media accounts on Saturday, only to be removed by 1:30 p.m. So far, he's not talking.

Austin Beutner said city officials showed a 'failure of leadership' on the Palisades fire, which took 12 lives and damaged ...

The former supporter, Austin Beutner, who once ran the city’s public schools, announced he will challenge Ms. Bass’s re-election bid in next year’s mayoral race. By Shawn Hubler Reporting from Los ...

Rick Caruso defended his criticisms of the city of Los Angeles and Mayor Karen Bass’ mismanagement and “incapable leadership” during the January fires onstage at Bloomberg’s Screentime event on ...

The billionaire developer accused Karen Bass of being partially responsible for the destruction of January’s Palisades Fire earlier in the day. By Katie Kilkenny Labor & Media Reporter L.A. mayor ...

"Our lawyers months ago told the court what caused the Palisades Fire, and today the Department of Justice has proven us right." ...