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Two abandoned, dangerous properties in Studio City have erupted into a political firestorm after a fire broke out, sparking a public feud between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman. Raman claims she flagged the issue months ago and even requested action through the mayor’s nuisance program, while Bass argues the property was already under legal process and that Raman never directly asked for help — pointing to pre-2021 neglect. Residents are furious, saying they’re tired of waiting for officials to act, and media attention finally forced movement: crews are cleaning up one site and fencing it off, with the mayor promising to tackle the other. All this comes as both candidates battle for mayor in November.

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