Palisades fire flare-up forces more evacuations as L.A. reels from staggering losses
Eleven deaths have been confirmed and more than 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. More than 150,000 people ...
California Wildfire Live Updates: Newsom Launches Investigation Into Crucial Water Shortages As Blazes Continue
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday an investigation into water shortages that occurred as large blazes scorched ...
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 ...
LA County wildfire updates: Death toll rises to 11, fires grow more slowly and fierce winds subside
The fires have burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures since Tuesday. Roughly 150,000 people remained under ...
Live Updates: New evacuation orders in Palisades Fire as blaze moves east
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Kenneth fires are burning in Southern California, destroying more than 12,000 ...
Filmmaker calls out LA County's 'useless' management over wildfires that 'destroyed people's lives'
Filmmaker Justine Bateman berates California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for their "incompetence" and ...
Slate’s guide to the most important figures in politics this week.
Welcome to this weekend’s edition of the Surge, a wartime newsletter that would be honored to ration its word supply for the ...
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Los Angeles 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.
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Los Angeles Fires: Criticism mounts for Mayor Karen Bass amid political survival battle
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, 71, faces backlash over her absence during Los Angeles wildfires, as critics question city ...
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 water chief knew about empty reservoir, broken hydrants months before fires: Report
Los Angeles' water chief reportedly knew about an empty reservoir and broken fire hydrants months before the deadly wildfires ...
Was the LAFD budget cut? The budget increased, but debate rages over cuts to some positions
Critics on social media have alleged that Mayor Karen Bass cut the city fire department’s budget by $23 million this year.