Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing backlash as wildfires continue to burn across Southern California. But why is she facing political heat?

Why was LA Mayor Karen Bass in Ghana as devastating wildfires broke out? - Los Angeles mayor set off for African nation on Saturday despite reports of possible fire weather the day prior

Some residents said Mayor Karen Bass should have canceled her trip to Ghana when weather warnings in Los Angeles grew increasingly dire.

Southern California wildfire maps ... some hope in Altadena Bass departed for Accra, Ghana on Saturday, Jan. 4. USA TODAY adds that Bass was out of the country as the Palisades caught fire.

Southern California wildfire maps ... some hope in Altadena Bass was in West Africa to attend the inauguration of Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday. Jan 4. Bass departed for ...

Less than two weeks after the start of what has become one of the state’s most destructive natural disasters, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass continues to face backlash for her response to the Southern California wildfires, with critics demanding her resignation and some even floating a recall effort.

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Soldiers killed at least seven people at a gold mine in southern Ghana, the West African country's military said.

Meanwhile here in the South Bay, there's reason for hope. "Santa Clara County is the place you want to be in these turbulent times," Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg said. "To the immigrant community in East San Jose, the city has your back," San Jose City Councilmember Peter Ortiz said.

Before graduating from a California high school, students must complete a minimum of 13 state-mandated courses, including three years of English, two years of math and two years of science.

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.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing withering criticism for her response to the firestorm ravaging her city

Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said residents eager to return to evacuated areas must remain patient.