Tag: Bass

Mayor Bass names Mitch Kamin as her third chief of staff in three years.

Los Angeles Mayor Hires New Chief of Staff Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles has appointed Mitch Cummin, a lawyer known for his opposition to the Trump administration, as his new Chief of Staff. Cummin, a graduate of Alexander Hamilton High School, will be the third individual to hold this position during Bass’s nearly three-year […]

Mayor Bass supports Antonio Villaraigosa for governor

Support for Villaraigosa in 2026 Governor’s Race Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is set to endorse her longtime friend and former mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, for the 2026 governorship on Tuesday. “Antonio and I are familiar with the lives in our communities and have collaborated extensively,” Bass mentioned in a statement. “I’ve witnessed firsthand the difference […]

After a long wait, Bass appoints a new film liaison for the city

Los Angeles Mayor Appoints Film Industry Liaison Over two and a half years into her mayoral term, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has honored her commitment to support the film industry. During a private Zoom meeting with her Entertainment Industry Council, Bass announced the appointment of Steve Kang as the new liaison between the city’s […]

Karen Bass States ‘Funding for Violence Prevention’ Is More Effective Against Major City Crime Than National Guard Troops

Los Angeles Mayor Comments on National Guard Deployment On Tuesday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass spoke on MSNBC’s “Everything with Chris Hayes,” expressing concern about potential cuts to violence prevention subsidies during protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the city. This came after President Donald Trump’s decision to send the National Guard to […]

Karen Bass Is Being Sued By the Fire Chief She Dismissed Regarding LA Wildfire Response

LAFD Chief Sues Mayor for Firing Christine Crowley, who previously served as chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), is taking legal action against Mayor Karen Bass, according to CBS Los Angeles. Crowley was dismissed in February after the devastating Palisade fire, which claimed at least 27 lives and resulted in extensive property damage. […]

LAUSD and Bass promise support for immigrant families returning to school

Safety Measures for Schools in Los Angeles As school opens on Thursday, volunteers from Los Angeles’ unified school police, staff, and community members will create protective perimeters around over 100 schools. Their goal is to help ensure children can travel safely. A 15-year-old student with a disability was detained by federal agents while visiting Aleta […]

Blackened bass recipe wins at AWF cook-off state finals

Alabama Cooking Competition Highlights Local Fish and Game Dishes When it comes to choosing fish for dinner, many people might lean towards grouper, a popular catch from the Gulf. However, at the recent 2025 Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Wild Game Cookoff State final, one participant decided to switch things up by selecting a local freshwater […]

How a failed recall effort ended up benefiting Mayor Karen Bass

Good morning! Welcome to the Records LA newsletter. I’m here to share updates on city and county government happenings. Going back to ancient times, during the Trojan War, Greek soldiers left a massive wooden horse at the gates of Troy, claiming it was a gift. The Trojans, unaware of the Greek soldiers hidden inside, accepted […]