Who is Karen Bass? Why was the LA Mayor in Ghana? What to know amid California wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing backlash as wildfires continue to burn across Southern California. But why is she facing political heat?
Petition demanding resignation of LA Mayor Karen Bass signed by more than 92,000
Tens of thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for the "immediate resignation" of Los Angeles Mayor Karen bass while multiple wildfires rage on.
Petition Demanding Karen Bass Resign Over Fires Signed by Thousands
"We, the undersigned residents of Los Angeles and concerned citizens, urgently call for the immediate recall of Mayor Karen Bass due to her gross mismanagement and failure to effectively respond to the devastating 2025 fires in and around the city of Los Angeles," the petition states.
125K sign petition demanding LA Mayor Karen Bass resign over fire response
Over 45,000 sign a petition demanding Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass resign, citing mismanagement of the city's wildfire crisis.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announces plans to rebuild after wildfires
Fresh off a tour of the destruction left by wildfires in the Los Angeles area on Thursday, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass assured residents on Friday that getting people back home is her top priority. KTLA's Gene Kang reports on Jan.
LA protestors rally outside Mayor Karen Bass’ home in wake of catastrophic wildfires: ‘Completely irresponsible’
Dozens of protestors rallied outside the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Saturday and called for her resignation in the wake of the deadly and catastrophic wildfires that devastated Southern California this month.
LA Mayor Karen Bass’ office hit with scandals over hush money, bribes and accusations of ‘legalized corruption’
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass got into office promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and promising to tackle ...
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Karen Bass
Karen Ruth Bass is a Democratic politician who was elected mayor of Los Angeles, California. As a member of Congress, Bass represented California's 37th congressional district in the United States ...
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Fires likely to incinerate the career of Karen Bass
But what about Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass? Disasters offer unexpected leadership tests. Quite frankly, she’s failed it in a spectacular way. Her bewildering response may put an end to her ...
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LA wildfires show Karen Bass is a ‘joke’ of a mayor — and it’s racist NOT to say so
As homes turn to ashes, memories disintegrate in the flames and at least 24 souls are tragically taken from this world, the epic incompetence of Mayor Karen Bass is plain: “You are a joke,” as ...
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Karen Bass takes charge as Los Angeles mayor amid homeless crisis
Karen Ruth Bass took a ceremonial oath of office as mayor of Los Angeles and will become the first woman and second Black person to hold the job. Eric Spillman reports for KTLA on Monday ...
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 ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces heat for fire budget, Ghana trip as city burns
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism from across the city's political spectrum over the preparations for and handling of the fire outbreak that started Tuesday.
Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass Face Recall Threat. One May Struggle to Survive
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have faced sharp criticism from their opponents and some ...