Outraged LA residents call for ‘immediate recall’ of Mayor Karen Bass over wildfires — as petition hits over 50K signatures
Bass slashed $17.6 million from the Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year — which critics blasted as “a bad call.”
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.
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.
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 overseas trip and budget cuts made months ago that affected the city’s fire department.
45K 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.
LA Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly ignores questions from reporter about California fires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass awkwardly remained silent when she was questioned by a reporter at Los Angeles International Airport about the devastating fires.
LA Mayor Karen Bass Remained Silent When Asked About Fire Dept. Budget Cut
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass remained silent when a reporter asked about her absence during the start of the LA wildfires and about the Fire Department’s budget cut. On Wednesday, Mayor Bass returned to the country to deal with the city’s response to the devastating wildfires.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass faces political crisis over trip, budgets amid fires
In a state already souring somewhat on Democrats, the mayor faces blunt and unrelenting criticism as her reelection effort nears.
Karen Bass Denies Dismissing L.A. Fire Chief: 'This Is False'
The mayor's office told Newsweek on Friday that "The priority remains fighting these fires and protecting Angelenos." ...
LA Mayor Karen Bass rejects assistance from FDNY; Newsom accepts help from Mexico crews
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recently rejected an offer for assistance from the New York Fire Department, outlets reported.
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 ...
LA Mayor Karen Bass Faces Scrutiny For $17M Fire Department Budget Cut Despite An Existing $819M
Since Mayor Bass returned to LA, she has thanked the LAFD for their service and announced that the fires have been "fully ...
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Claps Back At Critics Who Questioned Her Absence During Wildfires
As crews continue to put out multiple fires across Los Angeles County, residents have expressed worry about the city’s ...
Aurora Culpo rips Democratic leaders for lack of wildfire preparedness, calls on Newsom, Bass to resign
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass are being called by host of the podcast "Barely Filtered," Aurora Culpo, ...
When Obama said Karen Bass 'gonna be outstanding mayor of LA', Elon Musk shares viral video
Elon Musk added fuel to the collective outrage against Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass Saturday as he shared a video of Barack ...
Letter: Way too little, way too late from Karen Bass
This is what politicians in LA Mayor Karen Bass’ current predicament say when they are pressed to the wall by horrible ...