Facing Criticism About Fire Response, Mayor of Los Angeles Goes on Defense
Amid pointed questions at a news conference, Karen Bass sought to deflect criticism of the city’s response to the fires.
Celebrities Condemn Gavin Newsom as Fires Level Los Angeles
NEW: Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson blast California Governor Gavin Newsom for failing to prepare Los Angeles for the devastating ...
Did Mayor Karen Bass really cut the fire department budget? The answer gets tricky
Employee raises and other expenses are expanding the Los Angeles Fire Department's budget. At the same time, the agency has ...
BLAME GAME: Should California lawmakers resign following the fires in Los Angeles County?
Mayor Karne Bass of Los Angeles is being heavily criticized for her lack of leadership when the fires started.She was on a ...
Yes, Los Angeles cut $17.6 million from the fire department’s budget
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget was cut by nearly $17.6 million this fiscal year. That’s a roughly 2% decrease from ...
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 officials investigate origin of wildfires as multiple blazes remain uncontained
Los Angeles officials delivered an update on the efforts to combat wildfires across the city on Thursday, saying more ...
Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 5 killed, Palisades and Eaton fires spread, Sunset Fire erupts in Hollywood Hills
Several schools have been reported destroyed or damaged in the wildfires, including Palisades Charter High School, which was ...