With her city in flames, Bass’ political future hangs in the balance
Apocalyptic fires had been ravaging Los Angeles for more than 24 hours when Mayor Karen Bass stepped off a plane and into a now-viral encounter…
Fire chief says the city of L.A. let her agency down
As firefighters continued to battle massive wildfires Friday, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley stunned many observers with an extraordinary television interview.Crowley, pressed by a…
Did L.A.’s mayor cut the fire department budget? The answer gets tricky
When Mayor Karen Bass unveiled her budget plan for 2024-25, she called for a 2.7% reduction in spending at the Los Angeles Fire Department.Her proposal,…
Daniel Lurie inaugurated as San Francisco’s new mayor
SAN FRANCISCO — Four hours before he took the oath of office Wednesday to become San Francisco’s 46th mayor, Daniel Lurie started his day walking through…
As fires ripped through L.A., Mayor Karen Bass was en route back from Africa
For the first 24 hours of L.A.’s wildfire disaster, Mayor Karen Bass was a constant presence on social media, urging Angelenos to flee evacuation zones…
Barbara Lee announces bid for Oakland mayor as city looks to rise from crisis
SAN FRANCISCO — Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, a prominent progressive Democrat who represented the East Bay in Congress for more than two decades, said…
Ex-New York Mayor and Trump ally Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court | Courts News
Giuliani has been under pressure to turn over assets to pay a $148m penalty to Georgia election workers he allegedly defamed.A judge in the United…
LAPD reviews scores of bomb threats a year. Did deputy mayor send one?
At Los Angeles International Airport last spring, a dispatcher received an anonymous call suggesting that a Spirit Airlines flight to Las Vegas was “going to…
Former chief adviser to NYC mayor indicted on bribery, money laundering charges
1 of 3 | Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a former top aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams, arrives at State Supreme Court for her arraignment proceedings…
FBI agents search home of L.A. deputy mayor over City Hall bomb threat
FBI agents searched the home of a Los Angeles deputy mayor as part of an investigation into a bomb threat made against City Hall, officials…
Angela Rayner promises mayor for every region of England
PA MediaAngela Rayner has said she wants every region of England to get a mayor, as she outlined plans for a major redesign of local…
Mayor Karen Bass’ next pick for Metro’s board is being closely watched
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, Rachel Uranga and David Zahniser at the helm.The…
After losing reelection, San Francisco mayor says she leaves office ‘a winner’
SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London Breed may have lost reelection, but after more than six years at the helm of one of America’s most iconic cities,…
Mayor Dan Carter’s statement on the Province’s announcement to address Ontario’s homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis
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Mayor and LAPD chief tout double-digit drop in homicides
Los Angeles has so far this year recorded double-digit percentage declines in homicides, nonfatal shootings and slayings stemming from gang feuds, according to police data…
‘Net tightening’ around UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, NYC mayor says | Crime News
New York Mayor Eric Adams says suspect in the killing of Brian Thompson will be brought to justice.Police are closing in on the suspect in…
New York mayor warms to Trump; doesn’t rule out becoming Republican
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears open to switching parties to become a Republican, as he declined to rule out a future…
High School Kid by Day, Mr. Mayor by Night
HILLSDALE, Mich. — When Michael Sessions ran for vice president of the Hillsdale High School student council last year and lost, he swore he’d make a…
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan threatens jail for Denver mayor over mass deportations
1 of 2 | Soldiers from the 97th Military Police Brigade and the 41st Engineering Company from Fort Riley, Kan., work alongside U.S. Customs and…
Valencia floods: mayor pledges legal action over crisis response | Floods
Paiporta, one of the hardest-hit towns in Spain’s Valencia floods, is grappling with devastation, more than 200 deaths, and rising public anger. Accusations of political…