Timeline shows what we know about L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' trip to Ghana as fire crisis developed
Who is Karen Bass? Why was the LA Mayor in Ghana? What to know amid California wildfires
Mayor Karen Bass was at embassy cocktail party in Ghana as Palisades fire exploded
Bass deflects questions about Ghana trip as newly surfaced pics show LA mayor at cocktail party while Palisades flames first erupted
You know, I am gonna focus today on what we,” she said as Vigliotti tried to get to answer the question before she exclaimed “no” and turned away.
Fact Check: Algeria, Ghana, and Iceland clips misrepresented as LA fires
A three-video compilation showing blazes in Algeria, Ghana, and Iceland has been misrepresented on social media as footage of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Bill Maher trashes Karen Bass, Cali officials for response to fires: 'Fiddling in Ghana while the city burned’
During the closing monologue of HBO’s "Real Time," host Bill Maher trashed the government for how they’re handling the wildfires that are ravaging Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces heat for fire budget, Ghana trip as city burns
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism from across the city's political spectrum over the preparations for and handling of the fire outbreak that started Tuesday.
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Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad
When a cascade of deadly and destructive wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles region on Tuesday, the mayor was on her way home from Ghana in West Africa, where she had attended the ...
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.
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Los Angeles residents furious with Dem mayor for visiting Ghana amid raging wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was on a delegation trip to West Africa Tuesday as her city faced raging wildfires.
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The Los Angeles fires are a human disaster long in the making
As the community of Pacific Palisades in the city of Los Angeles burned to the ground Tuesday night, LA Mayor Karen Bass was in Ghana to attend the inauguration of that country’s new president ...
Los Angeles mayor had vowed not to travel internationally before taking office
Bass has faced significant criticism for her handling of the wildfires affecting Los Angeles, which began in the middle of her trip to Ghana earlier this month.
California wildfires: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass slammed for Ghana trip during tragedy
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under fire for traveling to Ghana during devastating wildfires that caused multiple fatalities and destroyed thousands of homes. Critics argue her absence highlights failures in city leadership and emergency preparedness.
The end of Karen Bass and the rise of Rick Caruso?
At this point, it remains to be seen just how vulnerable Bass is due to her perceived failure to prepare and then respond to the fires.