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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass scrutinized for being abroad

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.

ABC · 1h

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.

Newsweek on MSN · 11h

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 cut $17.5M from fire department budget

CBS News on MSN · 26m

A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned budget cuts were hampering emergency response

The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.

ABC 7 Chicago · 2h

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.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 3h

California fires put Los Angeles and outlying areas on high alert: What to know

Los Angeles is reeling from the most destructive wildfires in its history, and firefighters are struggling to contain the devastating blaze.

Government Executive1h

Federal agencies respond to LA fires amid budget crunch

Biden declared a major disaster on Wednesday, making federal funding available for temporary housing grants, repair efforts, ...

VERIFY on MSN23h

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 ...

California wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, killing 5 and threatening thousands of homes

Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are raging across southern California early Thursday, ...

17hon MSN

Los Angeles Wildfires Leave at Least Five Dead as Uncontained Blazes Intensify

Portions of the heavily populated Hollywood neighborhood were ordered to evacuate Wednesday evening as a new fire broke out in the hills above the center of this city battling numerous deadly blazes.

California fires live updates: Palisades Fire one of most destructive in LA history

At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically ...

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