Mayor Karen Bass was at embassy cocktail party in Ghana as Palisades fire exploded
Bass has faced widespread outrage over her whereabouts after returning to Los Angeles from Ghana on Wednesday, 24 hours after fires ignited.
Karen Bass left L.A. for Africa as wind, fire warnings increased. She returned to a burning city
With Mayor Karen Bass far from L.A., Rick Caruso, her opponent in the 2022 election, swept in to fill the gap, blasting the city's handling of the wildfires.
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Emergency order issued to clear LA wildfire debris ahead of winter rain
An emergency order was issued Tuesday to prepare for possible rainstorms in neighborhoods damaged by January wildfires in Los Angeles.
Bass deflects questions about Ghana trip as newly surfaced pics show LA mayor at cocktail party while Palisades flames first erupted
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday deflected questions about her controversial overseas trip to Ghana as newly unearthed photos show her at a cocktail party in the African country when the first fire in the region began to spread.
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LA Mayor Karen Bass faces critical leadership test as questions emerge about wildfire response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing withering criticism for her response to the firestorm ravaging her city.
Los Angeles Times8d
With her city in flames, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ political future hangs in the balance
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has faced escalating criticism ... ultimately be to blame for the explosive horror of the Palisades fire. Bass, who had previously been unlikely to face a serious ...
Washington Examiner13d
LA Mayor Bass stares wordlessly at reporter when cornered about wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was speechless over questions ... drought conditions.” Bass reported that the Palisades Fire grew from 10 acres to 200 acres in just 12 minutes.
Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles has been criticized for being out of the country when the wildfires broke out. Three years ago, she promised in an interview to cut back on her world travel and focus on the city.
WSET11d
LA water chief knew about empty reservoir, broken hydrants months before fires: Report
WASHINGTON (TNND ... CEO Janisse Quiñones was hired by Mayor Karen Bass on a $750,000 salary in May. Now, LA Fire Department insiders are blaming Quiñones for a nearby reservoir disconnection ...
Washington Examiner8d
Los Angeles mayor had vowed not to travel internationally before taking office
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass promised not ... including the affluent Pacific Palisades. In response to criticism over her handling of the wildfires, Bass has said her top priority remains ...
The Washington Post12d
LA Mayor Karen Bass faces critical leadership test as questions emerge about wildfire response
For Mayor Karen ... of Bass. “The test isn’t whether she was here for the fire or not,” he said. “The test is going to be rebuilding.” The pressure will be immense. Pacific Palisades ...
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LA Mayor Karen Bass faces critical leadership test as questions emerge about wildfire response
greets Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, as she joins California Governor Gavin Newsom, right, and Senator Alex Padilla, D-Calif., while surveying damage during the Palisades Fire Wednesday ...