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Los Angeles TimesMonday, 25 May 2026
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Crime fell but remains issue in mayor's race
Though homicides are way down, Bass' rivals level attacks over homelessness, drugs.
The story balances statistical evidence of falling crime rates against the persistent political pressure and public perception challenges facing the incumbent mayor.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism from both the left and right over public safety and homelessness despite data showing a decrease in homicides and certain gang violence.
“remains issue in mayor’s race”
“Analytical and civic-focused”
The horrors underfoot around World Cup site
In the Guadalajara region, hundreds of bodies have been found in clandestine graves
Investigative report on the discovery of clandestine graves in the Guadalajara region ahead of the World Cup.
Contest for city attorney heats up
Leaked LAPD files, costly lawsuits leave incumbent vulnerable against two rivals.
Focuses on the vulnerability of the incumbent city attorney amid leaked files and costly lawsuits.
Tentative progress on crisis in O.C.
Official says potential crack in chemical tank may reduce likelihood of a blast or large leak.
Report on efforts to mitigate a potential chemical tank leak in Garden Grove.
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