Los Angeles Mayor Faces Accountability in Wake of Wildfire and Rising Urban Crisis

Los Angeles stands at a crossroads as Mayor Karen Bass seeks reelection amid the lingering chaos from last year’s deadly Palisades Fire and persistent urban failures—from crumbling streets to unchecked homelessness. This election is far more than a routine political contest; it is a referendum on City Hall’s competence to protect its nearly 4 million residents and safeguard our nation’s second-largest city.Can Los Angeles Overcome Government Mismanagement?The devastating 2025 wildfire that razed affluent neighborhoods and claimed 12 lives exposed deeper structural problems within Los Angeles governance. Troubling reports revealed attempts by officials to alter fire department after-action reviews to downplay...