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Mayor Karen Bass is looking vulnerable. But will anyone challenge her in 2026?
The chattering among the city’s political class about potential competitors has grown louder. But it's still unclear whether ...
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Karen Bass Said Her Ill-Timed Africa Trip Should Be Investigated. We Asked How That’s Going
Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city hall have been radio silent since Bass called for an investigation into ...
After a Rocky 90-Day Tenure, L.A.’s Recovery Czar Is Stepping Down
Steve Soboroff was picked by Mayor Karen Bass to lead the city’s rebuilding effort. But dust-ups over his compensation, the ...
Deleted Text Messages Reveal L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ Timestamped Response To Palisades Wildfire
Screenshots show Bass received a text in a group chat about the fires at 6:48 p.m. Ghana time on Sept. 7 or 10:48 a.m. LA ...
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LAist gets LA mayor’s already released fire-related texts — still waits on more records
While Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ team released text messages about the January wildfires days ago to the Los Angeles Times ...
Setting aside differences, Bass and Caruso work together on Palisades rebuilding
Frenemies Mayor Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso are working together to rebuild a city recreation center in the Pacific ...
Long-delayed affordable housing project opens in Boyle Heights
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and others christened a long-awaited affordable housing project in Boyle Heights Friday morning, ...
Mayor Bass unveils installation of solar streetlights in historic Filipinotown to improve public safety
Mayor Karen Bass unveiled that several hundred solar-powered streetlights will be installed in the historic Filipinotown area ...
After bomb threat allegation, Bass names new deputy mayor for public safety
Robert Clark, a former FBI official, started as deputy mayor for public safety Monday. His predecessor was placed on ...