Commentary: For Bass and LAFD, there's no watering down how bad 2025 has been
LAFD altered its after-action report to downplay operational failures during major January fires, and Mayor Karen Bass's team requested removal of her critical interview remark.
Divided council gives modest boost to LAPD hiring, amid tensions with mayor
Mayor Karen Bass sought funding to nearly double LAPD hiring to 410 officers this fiscal year, clashing with City Council over budget and payroll costs.
Commentary: Mayor does not have much to say about new Dodger Stadium gondola EIR
Mayor Karen Bass failed to meaningfully address public concerns during a Metro committee hearing on the proposed Dodger Stadium gondola, despite being a voting member.
Ousted L.A. fire chief claims Bass ran a misinformation campaign, defamed her to save herself
Former Los Angeles fire chief Kristin Crowley alleges Mayor Karen Bass orchestrated misinformation, defamation, retaliation, and scapegoating after the deadly Palisades Fire.