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L.A. is safer than it's been in decades, but crime is an issue dominating the mayor's race
Although homicides and other violent crimes are down to near-historic lows, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' challengers have zeroed in on homelessness and public drug use.
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According to Los Angeles Times’s source item, L.A. is safer than it’s been in decades, but crime is an issue dominating the mayor’s race, Although homicides and other violent crimes are down to near-historic lows, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ challengers have zeroed in on homelessness and public drug use.
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- L.A. is safer than it's been in decades, but crime is an issue dominating the mayor's raceLos Angeles Times - 2026-05-24T10:00:00+00:00
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