Karen Bass: “I think it is just an example of the hypocrisy of a lot of what is proposed in the budget.”

The city and county have opened spaces for families seeking relief from the smoke, and we will continue working around the clock and doing everything possible to put this fire out completely.

They deserve transparency, clear communication, and meaningful support.

I haven’t always got it right.

People who experience behavioral or mental health crises often do not receive the proper care they desperately need. Without it, they can deteriorate into behavior that can result in severe injury or death.