Karen Bass left L.A. for Africa

Karen Bass left L.A. for Africa as wind, fire warnings increased. Mayor returned to a burning city
With Mayor Karen Bass far from L.A., Rick Caruso, her opponent in the 2022 election, swept in to fill the gap, blasting the city’s handling of the wildfires.
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.
Where is Karen Bass? LA Mayor Returns From Ghana Trip as City Burns
More than 4,000 acres have been burned by wildfires on the outskirts of LA and people are asking why the city's mayor was in Africa as the crisis unfurled.
Bass Returns to LA Following Trip to Ghana, Hears Criticism
As multiple wildfires devastated the Los Angeles area for a second day, Mayor Karen Bass returned to the city Wednesday morning following a trip to Africa for the inauguration of Ghana’s president — but her absence in the early stages of the crisis drew criticism,
Why was Mayor Karen Bass in Africa during L.A. fires?
Mayor Karen Bass was on her way back to Los Angeles Wednesday morning as the city remained under threat of several major wildfires.
As LA Wildfires Burn, Critics Are Dragging Black Mayor Karen Bass To Hell For for This Reason
Critics are calling for Mayor Karen Bass to resign due to her handling of the devastating crisis. But is it fair?

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