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December 27, 2025

The safety of every Angeleno is my top priority

Karen Bass

Karen Bass

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Karen Bass is an American politician currently serving as the Mayor of Los Angeles, a position she has held since December 2022. She is a member of the Democratic Party and previously served as the U.S. Representative for California's 37th congressional district from January 2011 to December 2022. Bass has focused on issues such as public safety, accessibility, and community engagement throughout her political career.

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Dec 10, 2025

Despite communication about City, State, and Federal laws and parameters, Jonathan has chosen to continue to pursue his own course of action.

apnews.com
Dec 10, 2025

Mayor Bass is determined to ensure the safety and accessibility of streets and sidewalks for Angelenos, no matter how they bike, roll, walk or ride.

apnews.com
Nov 22, 2025

The Palisades community has been through an unimaginable year, and my heart breaks for every family that won’t be able to be home this holiday season. But today is an important moment of hope.

theguardian.com
Nov 22, 2025

With more and more projects nearing completion across Pacific Palisades, the City of Los Angeles remains committed to expediting every aspect of the rebuilding process, until every family is back home.

theguardian.com
Nov 16, 2025

A full understanding of the Lachman fire response is essential to an accurate accounting of what occurred during the January wildfires.

theguardian.com
Nov 16, 2025

Make no mistake: our city’s firefighters are heroes every day. We owe it to them and the people of Los Angeles to make sure that their fire department is led, organized and ready for whatever emergencies may arise.

theguardian.com
Sep 4, 2025

This puts the former vice president in danger and I look forward to working with the governor to make sure Vice President Harris is safe in Los Angeles.

nypost.com
Sep 2, 2025

We will not be divided and we will not be defeated.

nbcnews.com
Aug 29, 2025

This is another act of revenge following a long list of political retaliation in the form of firings, the revoking of security clearances and more.

newrepublic.com
Aug 15, 2025

That’s unbelievably disrespectful. It’s a provocative act.

thenation.com
Aug 15, 2025

The problem for them is, Los Angeles doesn’t get scared and Los Angeles doesn’t back down. We never have and we never will.

truthout.org

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