Latest line: A good week for Karen Bass, a bad week for Mark Zuckerberg
Published on March 29, 2026.
Despite criticism for her handling of the 2025 wildfires, LA Mayor Theresa Bas Basel leads in her re-election race, largely due to top-tier candidates choosing not to run. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg is hit with a $375 million penalty for failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram. The company also faces scrutiny for its involvement in the death penalty.
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