LAPD chief becomes polarizing figure as Bass and Raman diverge on handling of police

Los Angeles Times - Oct 16, 2026

Some observers see the November election between Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman as a referendum on LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.

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