Karen Bass, Ghana and Los Angeles

Mayor Karen Bass was at embassy cocktail party in Ghana as Palisades fire exploded
Bass has faced widespread outrage over her whereabouts after returning to Los Angeles from Ghana on Wednesday, 24 hours after fires ignited.
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.
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.
Timeline of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' trip to Ghana as fire crisis developed
Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for attending an inauguration in Ghana as mounting warnings signaled heightened fire risks in Los Angeles.
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?
LA Mayor Karen Bass was ‘enjoying herself’ at a cocktail party while LA burned
Sky News host Gabriella Power slammed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for “enjoying herself” in Ghana whilst Los Angeles burned.
LA fire crews make progress but dangers remain; EPA hazmat teams to start cleaning debris
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said residents eager to return to evacuated areas must remain ...
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 ...
Did Budget Cuts Affect Emergency Response To L.A. Wildfires? What To Know About Funding To City’s Fire Department.
The Los Angeles mayor said none of the budget cuts could have impacted the city’s response to ongoing wildfires.
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Petition demanding LA Mayor Karen Bass resign over fire response reaches over 152K signatures
Over 152,000 people have signed a petition demanding Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass resign, citing mismanagement of the city's ...
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‘I Don’t Believe It’: 7 Times California Officials Totally Fumbled The Ball On Camera As Los Angeles Burns
California’s top officials have spent the last week playing clean-up after a repeated number of gaffes and outlandish policy ...
Maria Shriver calls out LA mayor amid fires, says city 'cannot go forward with the status quo'
The former first lady of California shredded local leaders, arguing that Los Angeles needs to sort out "what’s important and what’s not" as it recovers from disastrous fires.
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Cal Thomas: Many to blame for LA’s ring of fire
When a politician says “don’t politicize” a significant event like the fires that have swept Los Angeles County, it’s a good ...
Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles has been criticized for being out of the country when the wildfires broke out. Three years ...