Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass Face Recall Threat. One May Struggle to Survive
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have faced sharp criticism from their opponents and some residents over their preparations for and handling of the devastating wildfires gripping the state.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass should resign in disgrace, but it’s not worth trying to recall her
California voters have had the power to recall elected officials. It was meant for a time like this, when “indolent” and incompetent leaders are failing. The recall allowed citizens to quickly remove an officeholder and vote in a replacement at the same time.
Dennis Quaid urges recall of Karen Bass
Actor Dennis Quaid was one of thousands who had to be evacuated due to the Palisades Fire. Now, he's calling for the recall of Mayor Karen Bass.
As wildfires prompt L.A. Mayor recall threat, Dyer defends Karen Bass
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is standing by embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass amid the looming threat of a recall while wildfires have devastated much of the Los Angeles area.
Gavin Newsom Recall Process Could Start This Week, With Karen Bass Next
Murmurs of recalls are swirling in California, where the state and local response to the L.A. wildfires has led to bipartisan anger at the governor and mayor.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces mounting backlash over wildfire response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is facing mounting backlash over her response to the wildfires that have torn through her city, raising questions about her own political future as the region continues to struggle to contain the fires.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was at cocktail party in Ghana when wildfires erupted: Report
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was attending a cocktail party in Ghana when the deadly Pacific Palisades wildfire first erupted, according to LA Times. In the newly unearthed photos, the 71-year-old was seen alongside foreign nationals at the US ambassador’s home in Accra.
Is the Criticism of L.A.’s Mayor Unfair? Black Women Rise to Defend Her.
Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say ...
Outraged LA residents call for ‘immediate recall’ of Mayor Karen Bass over wildfires — as petition hits over 86K signatures
Bass slashed $17.6 million from the Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year — which critics blasted ...
Newsom and Bass recall efforts gain momentum after fallout from wildfires
The two officials have faced sharp censure over their handling of the wildfires, which have killed 24 people and left ...
LA Times owner says endorsing Karen Bass was a ‘mistake' due to incompetence
LA Times Owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has expressed regret over his paper's past endorsement of Mayor Karen Bass, doubling ...
Recall effort against Newsom underway in California following alleged mishandling of LA fires
Newsom, 57, previously survived the 2021 recall election with ease in a state where Democrats hold a clear advantage in voter ...
Petition Demanding Karen Bass Resign Over Fires Signed by Thousands
"We, the undersigned residents of Los Angeles and concerned citizens, urgently call for the immediate recall of Mayor Karen ...
‘There’s just a pile-on’: How Karen Bass lost control of the wildfire narrative
The Los Angeles mayor, along with Gov. Gavin Newsom, has become the main target of outrage about the Los Angeles wildfires.
LA mayor denies sacking fire chief amid growing criticism of response to disaster
The mayor of Los Angeles has denied sacking the city’s fire chief amid growing criticism of the political response to the ...