LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman entered the race for mayor on Feb. 7, challenging incumbent and political ally Karen Bass hours before the noon deadline for candidates to file paperwork for the June 2 primary.
During a morning news conference, Raman said she and Bass share many values about what matters for the city but that Los Angeles faces issues with affordability and housing, among other things, that she hopes to change.
