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Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman face off in their first debate tonight as they battle for the November mayoral runoff, with homelessness, housing, public safety, and City Hall operations at the center. Raman pushes for a fresh approach, citing drops in homelessness in her district, while Bass defends her record on housing and crime reduction — even as they trade sharp blows over delayed projects and misleading campaign tactics. The debate, not airing on TV but available on 89.3 FM or online, comes amid controversy over a fake poll that claimed Bass led — a “social experiment” that both campaigns now say exposed deeper issues in City Hall’s communication. Controller Kenneth Mejia, who endorsed Raman, joined the chorus criticizing the poll, calling it another sign of missteps by the current administration. Voters get a direct look at the candidates’ visions — and their clashes — before Election Day.

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