Karen Bass, Los Angeles Mayor

Why is Mayor Karen Bass deleting her text messages?
Bass and her office have said she was in constant communication while she was out of the country. But it’s impossible to know exactly what she was communicating, because her messages were not saved, according to a city lawyer.
Karen Bass' text messages about Palisades Fire were deleted: Report
An attorney for Bass' office claims that public record laws do not apply to text messages, and that Bass' phone is set up to automatically delete her text messages.
LA Mayor Karen Bass accused of deleting texts in wake of wildfire disaster
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing accusations of deleting her text messages from the early days of the deadly wildfires, according to a report.
Mayor Karen Bass is deleting her text messages, raising eyebrows and questions
The Times filed a public records request for text messages sent or received by the mayor while she was in transit on Jan. 7 or Jan. 8 that mentioned fire response or her travel plans. Attorney David Michaelson says there is “no requirement that a city official or employee save text messages.
Recall launched against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over wildfire response
A petition is underway for recalling Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over her wildfire response. The effort would need to collect a minimum of approximately 330,000 signatures to force a recall, during which voters would also be able to select their choice of replacement mayor to serve the rest of the term.
Bass' texts about Palisades Fire deleted: Report
Mayor Karen Bass' text messages from the first days of the January wildfires were deleted, according to a Los Angeles Times report.
Foes of Mayor Karen Bass form committee to raise money for recall bid
Any recall effort would need to gather valid signatures from 15% of registered voters, or about 330,000 overall.
Bass aides were warned of growing fire danger before she flew to Ghana
L.A.'s mayor said she wasn't told about the wind forecast before flying to Ghana. But the city's Emergency Management ...
Emails prove Karen Bass’ office knew of ‘critical’ fire risk before LA mayor skipped off to Africa
Internal emails prove that the office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass had been warned of “critical” fire conditions before ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recall effort launches
An effort to recall Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass officially launched its website on Tuesday. The Democratic mayor faces ...
Former L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal by Mayor Karen Bass
The procedural step, which is afforded by the City Charter, is unlikely to succeed. But it could cause more public agita for ...
Effort underway to recall Los Angeles Mayor Bass over handling of Palisades Fire
A movement is underway to recall Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over her handling of January’s deadly and destructive Palisades ...
Was Bass incommunicado while returning from Ghana? Or is her office withholding texts?
The Times filed a public records request for all text messages sent or received by the mayor while she was in transit that ...
Palisades water supply cleared for drinking as Bass touts speed of fire recovery
Mayor Karen Bass credited DWP crews for working seven days a week to restore and flush out toxins from the water supply.