At this point, it remains to be seen just how vulnerable Bass is due to her perceived failure to prepare and then respond to the fires.

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

Less than two weeks after the start of what has become one of the state’s most destructive natural disasters, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass continues to face backlash for her response to the Southern California wildfires, with critics demanding her resignation and some even floating a recall effort.

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

Rain in the forecast for Southern California this weekend could bring relief to firefighters battling wildfires. But it also brings risks of mudslides and toxic runoff.

Dozens of protestors rallied outside the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen ... Bass on Saturday and called for her resignation in the wake of the deadly and catastrophic wildfires that devastated ...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Monday the city was prepared for any possible new fires and warned the strong winds could disperse ash from existing fire zones across Southern California.

For Mayor Karen Bass, the horror show was compounded ... Christian Grose, a political scientist at the University of Southern California, noted that Bass' specialty has long been building ...

Stay informed about the fire situation in Southern California. Find out about the forecast for dangerous winds and the possibility of rain.

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said that the fire department has deployed all available resources and positioned fire patrols and engines in high-risk areas across Los Angeles.

As fires continue ravaging Southern California, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Basss’ time in office ... voters are unlikely to believe Bass has done. All of this leaves her very politically vulnerable.

Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday, but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, which could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.