California's fire death toll doubles as chaos grips LA
An important factor that has been cited in the spread of the blazes is the seasonally strong Santa Ana winds. These blow from inland towards the coast and with speeds of more than 60mph (97 km/h) ...
LA mayor says winds and drought created 'perfect storm', while officials hit out at looters
She says that while today has been designated a day of mourning in the US for the passing of President Jimmy Carter - whose funeral is happening in Washington DC - it is now also a day of mourning for ...
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Classical CDs: Antiphons, ale dances and elves
The repertoire here is four votive antiphons, extended constructions of 12-17 minutes duration each, scored in five parts and ...
LA mayor says winds and drought created 'perfect storm', while official hits out at looters
Mark Pestrella, director of LA County Public Works, says LA's municipal water system continues to suffer poor water quality due to ash and debris falling into the reservoirs and filtration systems.
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Los Angeles Fire Dept. Warned New Budget Could Make Fires Worse
The change in fire department funding from 2023-24 stemmed from a one-time purchase of breathing equipment and fire suits ...
LA Mayor Karen Bass faces critical leadership test as questions emerge about wildfire response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing withering criticism for her response to the firestorm ravaging her city.
Outraged LA residents call for ‘immediate recall’ of Mayor Karen Bass over wildfires — as petition hits over 50K signatures
Bass slashed $17.6 million from the Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year — which critics blasted ...
Karen Bass Denies Dismissing L.A. Fire Chief: 'This Is False'
The mayor's office told Newsweek on Friday that "The priority remains fighting these fires and protecting Angelenos." ...
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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45K sign petition demanding LA Mayor Karen Bass resign over fire response
Over 45,000 sign a petition demanding Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass resign, citing mismanagement of the city's wildfire crisis.
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Mayor Karen Bass to attend inauguration of John Dramani Mahama as Ghana's president
LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will be part of the four-member presidential delegation attending Tuesday's inauguration of John Dramani Mahama as Ghana's president. Shalanda D.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass faces political crisis over trip, budgets amid fires
In a state already souring somewhat on Democrats, the mayor faces blunt and unrelenting criticism as her reelection effort nears.