Column: They’re using the fires as a political piñata. Please stop
When it comes to the fires, there's a lot to talk about. But can we do so as grown-ups, without using an epic disaster as a ...
Amid criticism of her leadership, LA Mayor Bass announces federal wildfire aid
Criticized for being out of town when the fires started, Bass said “we will reject those who seek to divide us.” ...
Karen Bass' 2021 tweet comes back to haunt her as LA residents demand accountability
LA Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for being in Ghana while her city battled wildfires this week. A 2021 social media ...
California's fire death toll doubles as chaos grips LA
LA County's fire chief Anthony Marrone now gives an update on the Eaton fire - saying it remains an estimated 10,600 acres in size and there is 0% containment. The fire department have deployed over ...
LA fires: Mayor faces flak for foreign tour as Biden, Harris cancel their trips over devastating blazes
Bass was visiting Ghana to take part in the inauguration of its new president. The former Democratic Congresswoman who became ...
Are politicians to blame for the California wildfires, or does it all come down to wind and water?
The Los Angeles wildfires were still raging uncontained when the finger-pointing started. The devastation was caused, not by ...
Mayor’s Absence Is Considered a Sign L.A. Underestimated Fire Risks
Some residents said Mayor Karen Bass should have canceled her trip to Ghana when weather warnings in Los Angeles grew ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pushes back against criticism over management of wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.
As the L.A. fires rage, Mayor Karen Bass faces fierce criticism for overseas trip, budget cuts
As the most destructive fire in Los Angeles area history rages, Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism over the timing of an ...
LA mayor says winds and drought created 'perfect storm', while officials hit out at looters
The four ongoing fires - Eaton, Palisades, Hurst and Woodley - are "stretching the capacity of emergency services to their maximum limits" according to one official, with the LA County fire chief ...
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Mayor Karen Bass faces political fallout for overseas trip as LA wildfires broke out
Mayor Karen Bass has faced political blowback for being in Ghana as devastating wildfires broke out all across Los Angeles.