Karen Bass, Los Angeles Mayor

Why is Mayor Karen Bass deleting her text messages?
Bass and her office have said she was in constant communication while she was out of the country. But it’s impossible to know exactly what she was communicating, because her messages were not saved, according to a city lawyer.
Blaming everyone but herself, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass needs to go
And let’s not forget Deputy Mayor Brian Williams, hired by Bass in March 2023 to work closely with public safety departments, including LAFD. He wasn’t on the job in January because he was placed on administrative leave in December after the FBI raided his home. Williams allegedly called in a bomb threat to City Hall.
Karen Bass' text messages about Palisades Fire were deleted: Report
An attorney for Bass' office claims that public record laws do not apply to text messages, and that Bass' phone is set up to automatically delete her text messages.
LA Mayor Karen Bass accused of deleting texts in wake of wildfire disaster
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing accusations of deleting her text messages from the early days of the deadly wildfires, according to a report.
Mayor Karen Bass is deleting her text messages, raising eyebrows and questions
The Times filed a public records request for text messages sent or received by the mayor while she was in transit on Jan. 7 or Jan. 8 that mentioned fire response or her travel plans. Attorney David Michaelson says there is “no requirement that a city official or employee save text messages.
Bass' texts about Palisades Fire deleted: Report
Mayor Karen Bass' text messages from the first days of the January wildfires were deleted, according to a Los Angeles Times report.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recall effort launches
An effort to recall Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass officially launched its website on Tuesday. The Democratic mayor faces ...
Foes of Mayor Karen Bass form committee to raise money for recall bid
Any recall effort would need to gather valid signatures from 15% of registered voters, or about 330,000 overall.
Fired Los Angeles fire chief loses appeal but strikes PR blow against Karen Bass
Union firefighters, a major force in city politics, strongly objected to the removal of former Chief Kristin Crowley.
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Walters: Erratic wildfire performance puts LA Mayor Karen Bass in a political hole
We may be seeing the meltdown of one of California’s highest ranking public officials, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ...
Mayor Bass announces lift of "Do Not Drink" notice in Palisades Fire area starting tomorrow
Bass said the recovery efforts in the Pacific Palisades area are months ahead of expectations. She emphasized the city's commitment to expediting the rebuilding process​ and helping families return to ...
A Kennedy Ally Puts Money Into a Push to Recall Karen Bass
Nicole Shanahan, who pumped millions into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign last year and joined him on the ticket, is now ...
'A political decision': Los Angeles official slams mayor's ousting of fire chief
Los Angeles Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez told USA TODAY that Kristin Crowley should appeal her firing. Mayor Karen Bass said ...
Los Angeles Mayor's Aides Got Warning Day Before She Left the Country
Mayor Karen Bass fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley for her handling of the wildfire and not informing her.
Emails prove Karen Bass’ office knew of ‘critical’ fire risk before LA mayor skipped off to Africa
Mayor Karen Bass’ office had been warned of “critical” fire conditions before the Palisades Fire — despite her claims that she knew nothing of the danger when she left the ...
Former Los Angeles fire chief appeals controversial ousting that came in wake of wildfires
LOS ANGELES − Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her controversial firing at the hands of Mayor Karen ...