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.
Karen Bass criticized for cutting LAFD budget by $17.6M amid 3 LA County fires
The Palisades Fire has burned more than 15,000 acres in just over a day. And that's just one of the fires ripping through LA County.
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 ongoing wildfires affecting the area.
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?"
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass scrutinized for being abroad as wildfires ravage city
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass refused to answer a question after being pressed on her initial absence as wildfires raged across her jurisdiction.
Breaking Down the Controversy Over LA Mayor Karen Bass and the Wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for being out of the country when the devastating wildfires began to ravage the city.
LA Mayor Karen Bass stays silent when asked to respond to criticism over handling of wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declined to respond to criticism on Wednesday of the city's handling of a series of wildfires that have left at least five people dead and thousands of structures burned.
Amid Destructive Fires, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is Being Taken to Task For This One Poorly-Timed Move
Over 20,000 acres in Los Angeles County were set ablaze by wildfires and raging winds causing families to lose their homes and thousands to flee the area for safety. The fire department’s ability to tackle the flames may have been affected by one,
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LA Fire Chief warned last month that budget cuts would affect response to large-scale emergencies
The LA Fire Chief warned in the weeks before the devastating Palisades fire that the decision to cut the department’s budget ...
Mayor Bass addresses LAFD budget cuts
While multiple agencies are working together to put out the flames, these fires come just six months after LA Mayor Karen ...
Los Angeles cut $17.5M from fire department budget months before deadly fires
Seven months before the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, the city's fire department budget for this fiscal year was cut by more than $17.5 million, records show.
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 ...
LAFD Chief Warned Budget Cuts ‘Severely Limited’ Disaster Response a Month Before LA Wildfires Outbreak
A month before the outbreak of multiple, devastating fires throughout greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief ...
Los Angeles fire budget cut, hundreds of hydrants stolen for scrap before fires
Hundreds of fire hydrants were stolen from the ground for scrap metal in advance of the blazes raging across Los Angeles, ...
Los Angeles mayor slashed fire budget last year, prioritized homeless population
Los Angeles slashed its fire department's budget last year while prioritizing spending for its homeless population, a move that has fallen under scrutiny as wildfires rage.
Fact Check: Did Los Angeles Cut Fire Department Funding by $17.6M?
Social media users are criticizing Los Angeles for cutting funding for the city's fire department as firefighters continue to ...
How the devastating Los Angeles fires could deepen California's home insurance crisis
The massive fires that have destroyed much of Pacific Palisades and demolished more than 2,000 homes in Los Angeles County ...