LA City delays vote on Palisades Fire fee waivers, bringing some survivors to tears

Anger and heartbreak filled the Los Angeles City Council chamber Tuesday as Pacific Palisades fire survivors broke down in tears when the council again delayed a vote on whether to waive reconstruction fees — nearly a year after the deadly Palisades fire.

Karen Bass' town hall draws mixed reactions
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appeared at a town hall in Windsor Square as she faced questions from residents.

Grand jury subpoenas LAFD over Palisades Fire
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The Los Angeles Fire Department has been served federal grand jury subpoena over the department's Palisades Fire response.

LA Mayor lifts emergency declaration on homelessness

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass highlighted progress in reducing homelessness, including a 17% drop in street homelessness over two years.

Mayor Bass to deliver Metro 'State of the Agency' address
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Major topics are expected to include the opening of two major rail lines, a return to pre-pandemic ridership levels and implementation of Metro's new public safety plan.

Bass calls for congressional investigation into 'unlawful and unconstitutional' federal immigration raids

Mayor Karen Bass was joined by other city and congressional leaders on Monday to push back against the sweeping federal immigration raids that have taken place in Los Angeles over the last few months.

Who is LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner?
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Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner is running against incumbent Karen Bass in the race for Los Angeles Mayor.

Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner to challenge Karen Bass in LA mayoral race

Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner announced his candidacy for mayor, setting up a challenge to incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the June 2026 election.

LAFD releases 70-page document detailing successes, failures of Palisades Fire response

The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.

California leaders react to arrest of suspect
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California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other elected leaders react to the news of Jonathan Rinderknecht, a Florida man, being arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire from January 2025.

Patrols increased around LA religious institutions amid Michigan church shooting

Authorities in Los Angeles are increasing patrols at places of worship. This comes in the wake of the deadly church shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Downtown LA faces growth and neglect
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In the wake of the city's plan to give the Convention Center a $2.6 billion upgrade, residents are wondering what Mayor Karen Bass and other city leaders are going to do with the rest of downtown Los Angeles.