US EditionLA mayor Bass criticized for Africa trip during wildfires
- Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism for her trip to Ghana during the wildfires in Los Angeles, which have caused at least five deaths and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures.
- The Palisades fire began on January 7, while Bass was attending the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama, and firefighters struggled to contain multiple wildfires.
- Bass stated that budget cuts to the Los Angeles Fire Department would not impact the city's ability to address the fires, despite concerns from local officials.
- Upon her return, Bass emphasized her focus on coordinating the fire response and rebuilding efforts, stating that 20% of hydrants went dry during the crisis.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass 'not worried' about supposed 'animosity' between Trump and California
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Sunday said there was no "animosity" between her city and the incoming Trump administration as wildfires continue to rage in the region.
Los Angeles Residents Demand Resignation of Mayor Karen Bass Over City's Botched Response to Fires
California is burning. Mother Nature gets most of the credit, but many are beginning to believe L.A.'s leaders made a bad situation worse. ... The post Los Angeles Residents Demand Resignation of Mayor Karen Bass Over City’s Botched Response to Fires appeared first on The New American.
The Catastrophic Consequence Of That Ghana Trip The Los Angeles Mayor Took
While there’s plenty of blame to go around — including an empty reservoir — spin machines tell us the Ghana trip was not one of them. The truth is another story entirely. They would have us believe the situation was being handled as well as possibly it could be whether she was in LA or halfway around the world in Ghana. We’ve been told a lot of things by politicians over the years. How many of the ones that deflect blame have proven to be true? …
LA Mayor Karen Bass acknowledges ‘grief, anger, utter shock’ of wildfires in new message
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass offered her condolences to her city residents who have experienced loss in the California wildfires. Over 150,000 Californians remained under evacuation orders, largely in the Los Angeles area as of Sunday. At least 16 people have died as multiple wildfires are spreading across the region. While power has been restored... The post LA Mayor Karen Bass acknowledges ‘grief, anger, utter shock’ of wildfires in new messag…
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