L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off Tuesday night in the next mayoral debate. Why electric vehicle drivers should watch out for fire related risks when coastal flooding hits. L.A. is gearing up to host watch parties for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.

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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off Tuesday night in the next mayoral debate. Why&nbsp;electric vehicle drivers should watch out for fire related risks when coastal flooding hits.&nbsp;L.A. is gearing up to host watch parties for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.
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