The claim: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired fire chief
The fire chief spoke at a press briefing with Mayor Karen Bass after her supposed ouster. The department said claims of her ...
Karen Bass Endorsement a 'Mistake,' Says Los Angeles Times Owner
Bass is not the only person to be widely criticized for their response to the California wildfires, with Governor Gavin ...
Daily Bruin11d
Karen Bass faces scrutiny for wildfire response, LAFD budget cuts
This post was updated Jan. 15 at 12:18 a.m. Community members and public officials criticized Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Confronted Over Wildfire Response on Live TV
Bass stayed mum while a reporter grilled her, asking, "Do you owe citizens an apology for being absent while their homes were burning?" ...
The Sacramento Observer6d
Los Angeles Burned, Now They’re Coming for Karen Bass
Critics also accuse Bass of slashing the Los Angeles Fire Department’s share of the city budget by $23 million, a cut that supposedly caused fire hydrants to run dry and starved brave firefighters of ...
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 ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass dodges questions about raging wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass refused to answer Sky News reporter David Blevins' questions about her initial absence as wildfires raged across her jurisdiction. (Sky News) ...
The Boston Globe12d
LA’s fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
Kristin Crowley was elevated to Los Angeles fire ... a public spat with Mayor Karen Bass over resources even as the battle against flames continues across the Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles Daily News16d
Bass, Barger, Newsom make emergency declarations in response to LA County wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency as the Palisades Fire spread on Tuesday, aiming to speed to effort to secure dollars and resources to battle the swift-moving blaze ...