LA Mayor Karen Bass promised before being elected to not go abroad — then was caught in Ghana when fires erupted
Just a year before she took office, Bass pledged that if elected, “Not only would I of course live here [in Los Angeles], but I also would not travel internationally — the only places I would go
Fact Check: Algeria, Ghana, and Iceland clips misrepresented as LA fires
A three-video compilation showing blazes in Algeria, Ghana, and Iceland has been misrepresented on social media as footage of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Bass deflects questions about Ghana trip as newly surfaced pics show LA mayor at cocktail party while Palisades flames first erupted
You know, I am gonna focus today on what we,” she said as Vigliotti tried to get to answer the question before she exclaimed “no” and turned away.
Who is Karen Bass? Why was the LA Mayor in Ghana? What to know amid California wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing backlash as wildfires continue to burn across Southern California. But why is she facing political heat?
Timeline shows what we know about L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' trip to Ghana as fire crisis developed
Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for attending an inauguration in Ghana as mounting warnings signaled heightened fire risks in Los Angeles.
Mayor Karen Bass was at embassy cocktail party in Ghana as Palisades fire exploded
Bass has faced widespread outrage over her whereabouts after returning to Los Angeles from Ghana on Wednesday, 24 hours after fires ignited.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces heat for fire budget, Ghana trip as city burns
Bass is facing criticism over two issues in particular: a funding cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department in the fire-prone region and the timing of a diplomatic trip to Ghana as dangerous fire conditions loomed. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you ...
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Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad
When a cascade of deadly and destructive wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles region on Tuesday, the mayor was on her way home from Ghana in West Africa, where she had attended the ...
LA Mayor Karen Bass Attended Ghana Cocktail Party as Wildfires Erupted
Photos shared on social media show Bass at a U.S. Embassy reception in Accra shortly before Los Angeles evacuation orders.
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Amid LA Wildfire Crisis, Mayor Karen Bass Criticized for Ghana Trip as City Leaders Defend Her Remote Action
LA Mayor Karen Bass is criticized for her visit to Ghana during Southern California wildfires, leading to backlash from public figures, while Gov. Newsom defends her.
Los Angeles mayor had vowed not to travel internationally before taking office
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass promised not to travel internationally if elected mayor in 2022, but her trip to Ghana as fires destroyed her city was her fifth overseas trip since taking office. Bass has faced significant criticism for her handling of the wildfires affecting Los Angeles,
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces heat for fire budget, Ghana trip as city burns
Bass is facing criticism over two issues in particular: a funding cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department in the fire-prone region and the timing of a diplomatic trip to Ghana as dangerous fire ...