Karen Bass
L.A. Wildfires Turn Political: Karen Bass, Gavin Newsom Draw Heat Over Response
L.A.'s mayor and California's governor, respectively, are coming under fire as the out-of-control inferno rages across the Southland.
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on Hot-Button Olympics Issues: “We Have to Eliminate Street Homelessness”
After visiting Paris for the Summer Olympics, the veteran politician addressed plans to curb traffic and homelessness with four years to go: "We need to do an awful lot more."
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Casey Wasserman Slams Daily Mail for Reporting Claims About Personal Life: “Consider the Source”
Despite the tabloid-style exposé, the billionaire mogul and LA28 chairman said he has no plans to exit his role: "I'm going to do my job and do it to the end because that's a commitment I made."
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Biden Attends Fundraiser and Talks Student Debt Relief During Los Angeles Visit
President Biden spoke to supporters about lowering drug prices, the Affordable Care Act, reproductive rights, Donald Trump and more at a Tuesday night reception in Beverly Hills.
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L.A.’s Graffiti Tower Sparks Broadside From Rick Caruso As Mayor’s Office Scrambles
After 27 floors of the unfinished Oceanwide Plaza were tagged by artists and on display during the Grammys, the town is split on how to proceed as finger-pointing begins.
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Says It’s “Critical” That AMPTP and WGA Negotiations Get “Resolved Immediately”
"I stand ready to personally engage with all the stakeholders in any way possible to help get this done," she added in a statement on Friday, the same day the AMPTP met with the Writers Guild amid the strike.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Turned Down $600 Skims “Swag Bag” From Kim Kardashian
All elected officials in L.A. are required to report gifts valued at $50 or more.
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Rescinds Order to Light Up Hollywood Sign
The directive had been signed Dec. 11 by her predecessor, Eric Garcetti, on his last day in office.
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John Legend, Magic Johnson, Rosario Dawson Celebrate Karen Bass Win in L.A. Mayor’s Race: “This Is Historic!”
Kerry Washington, Elijah Wood and Patrick Schwarzenegger were among supporters of the Congresswoman's win after a divisive race against billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso.
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Los Angeles Elects U.S. Rep Karen Bass as Mayor
Bass defeated developer Rick Caruso, becoming the first Black woman to hold the post.
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Kerry Washington on the L.A. Mayor’s Race and Hitting the Campaign Trail Because “Democracy Is on the Ballot”
The actor and activist recounts her experience traveling the country in support of Democratic secretary of state candidates for the midterm elections and explains why she'll never back down from speaking out politically.
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As the L.A. Mayor’s Race Tightens, Hollywood Supporters Dig In
"I think it has been a weak race from both candidates," admits one political backer, as the contest between Rep. Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso enters its final stretch.
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