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Gabriel Kahn

Gabriel Kahn currently writes for Crosstown.

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Then-mayoral candidate Rick Caruso, with his back to the camera, shakes hands with his smiling opponent, Karen Bass, behind a podium on the debate stage
How Bass vs. Caruso for L.A. Mayor Became the Most Expensive Race in Los Angeles History
In the most expensive race in Los Angeles history, Rick Caruso spent $160.42 per vote while Karen Bass spent $10.15 to become L.A. mayor. Bass will take office on December 12, 2022.
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Understanding L.A.'s Homelessness Crisis in Six Charts
Amid rising rents, L.A.'s homeless population is increasing — and the streets are getting more dangerous for the unhoused, who are victims of crime and violence, including assault and homicide.
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Mountains of Money in the 2022 Race for L.A. Mayor, As Visualized in Four Charts
Rick Caruso's record-breaking spending in the race to become mayor will set a new standard for campaign cash in Los Angeles politics. Here's how his campaign financing stacks up against that of his opponent, Karen Bass.
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