L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Calls for LAFD to Conduct Its Own Investigation into the Palisades Fire

Investigation Called for After Palisades Fire Incident Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has requested an investigation into the Palisades fire, particularly after text messages indicated that firefighters left behind burn scars from the January 1 blaze. This, she fears, allowed roots to smolder and later reignite. According to an investigation by the Los Angeles Times, […]
Karen Bass supports a $2.3M initiative to improve MacArthur Park following criticism of an ICE operation.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has approved a multimillion-dollar initiative aimed at revitalizing the heavily drug-affected MacArthur Park. This decision comes just months after a backlash against immigration officers who attempted to intervene in the same troubled area. The city has sanctioned a $2.3 million plan to erect a wrought iron fence around the park. […]
Ex-LA Schools Chief Starts Campaign to Oust Karen Bass

Austin Beutner Announces Mayoral Run in Los Angeles Former Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Austin Beutner, shared on Monday his intention to run for mayor of Los Angeles, aiming to succeed Democrat Karen Bass in 2026. At 65, Beutner, who previously worked as an investment banker, expressed in a video announcement that […]
Palisades fire arrest demonstrates that Newsom and Bass prioritize politics over public safety

The Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have revealed that they’ve identified the cause of the recent fire in Pacific Palisades and made an arrest in connection to it. Initially, the cause was considered unknown, though there were hints that fireworks might have played a role. As a […]
Residents of California call for Mayor Bass to address the increase in crime.

Residents’ Concern Over Rising Crime in Encino, Los Angeles In a neighborhood in Los Angeles, people are becoming increasingly frustrated with local authorities, including Democratic Mayor Karen Bass, regarding the uptick in crime. One resident expressed that the community feels “on edge” and emphasized the need for more support. The calls for enhanced security in […]
Karen Bass: Trump critiques ‘nonsense’

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass responded to President Trump’s recent criticisms, which he referred to as an “nonsense” attack. During a cabinet meeting, Trump took aim at California Gov. Gavin Newsom and how bus operations were managed during wildfires that affected parts of Los Angeles earlier in the year. “Honestly, I think they’re incompetent. They […]
Karen Bass claims that funding for violence prevention is more effective in reducing crime in big cities than deploying National Guard troops.

Mayor Bass Discusses Violence Prevention Amid National Guard Deployment Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed concerns during a recent appearance on MSNBC’s “Everything with Chris Hayes,” emphasizing her reluctance to cut funding for violence prevention amid ongoing protests and riots related to National Guard deployments by former President Donald Trump. In June, following widespread unrest […]
13-year-old catches 64-pound sea bass, may break world record

Young Angler’s Potential World Record Catch An eighth grader from Northern California, Julian, has gained quite a bit of attention after landing a potential record-breaking 63.7-pound White Sea Bass during a family fishing trip. The big catch happened in Tomales Bay, roughly 30 miles from Santa Rosa, on August 10. At just 13 years old, […]
Former LA fire chief files complaint against Mayor Bass for alleged smear campaign

Former Los Angeles fire chief Christine Crowley has lodged a claim against the city, stating that Mayor Karen Bass is conducting a “smear campaign” against her. Crowley is requesting that Bass halt this alleged campaign immediately, retract any false statements made about her, and issue an apology. She’s seeking over $25,000 in damages. The document […]
LA Mayor Bass puts off Palisades fire report due to DOJ request during investigation

Delay in Palisade Fire Report by LA Mayor Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has decided to postpone the post-mortem action report concerning the Palisade Fire until a federal investigation wraps up. This decision stems from a request by a U.S. attorney’s office, which asked the city’s leaders to hold back their findings while inquiries into […]