Corruption is ingrained in Los Angeles,” said Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog, a non-profit public interest group.

Over 152,000 people have signed a petition demanding Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass resign, citing mismanagement of the city's wildfire crisis.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have faced sharp criticism from their opponents and some residents over their preparations for and handling of the devastating wildfires gripping the state.

L.A. Fire chief Kristin Crowley pointed the finger at Mayor Karen Bass and budget cuts to the L.A. Fire Department. And she’s not alone. But, what’s the reality? And is this a matter of politics or a matter of math?

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing backlash as wildfires continue to burn across Southern California. But why is she facing political heat?

"The Young Turks" host Cenk Uygur declared Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass a "goner" after being on vacation as wildfires started. If you don't know, Karen Bass is a Ghana-er. Gone, no chance of re-election.

Amid the death and destruction of Los Angeles’ horrific wildfires, we’re finding that a segment of Americans care more about protecting the feelings of a politician than scrutinizing that politician’s failure to do her job.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is facing mounting backlash over her response to the wildfires that have torn through her city, raising questions about her own political future as the region continues to struggle to contain the fires.

But what about Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass? Disasters offer unexpected leadership tests. Quite frankly, she’s failed it in a spectacular way. Her bewildering response may put an end to her political career,

The minute something goes wrong, then you have excuses and cop-outs and really no direct response,” one resident fumed.

Mr. Wonderful isn’t holding back his scrutiny of California’s governor and L.A. mayor amid discussion on tying wildfire aid to the debt limit.