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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has had an exceptionally busy week addressing multiple high-profile issues facing the city. On October 9th, she released a statement following the passing of Kent Wong, a prominent labor and civil rights leader, paying tribute to his legacy and impact on the community. That same day, Bass also issued a statement regarding the LA Fire Department's after-action review report on the devastating Palisades Fire from January.
The LAFD report revealed dozens of problems and delays in the initial response to the Palisades Fire, and Bass was asked about the findings at a public event on Thursday. When pressed about the main takeaway, she emphasized that the fire department needs more resources overall. The report highlighted critical issues including only one evacuation route out of the Palisades, delayed evacuation orders, and inadequate resources during hurricane-force winds. Some LAFD staff were even allowed to go off duty the morning of the fire despite severe weather conditions.
Bass has already taken action by removing former Fire Chief Kristen Crowley and installing Ronnie Vueeva as interim chief, with plans to appoint a permanent chief soon. On October 9th, she also took steps to provide new relief to Palisades Fire survivors and accelerate community recovery efforts.
Earlier in the week on October 8th, Bass issued a statement following an arrest connected to the Palisades Fire. The suspect reportedly made anti-Trump social media posts and blamed climate change for causing wildfires.
Beyond fire-related matters, Bass has been active on multiple fronts. On October 10th, she posted on social media about bringing dozens of unhoused Angelenos inside and resolving major street encampments. She has also been promoting small business assistance programs, celebrating LA Convention Center expansion groundbreaking, and continuing her Inside Safe homelessness initiative along railroad tracks and freeway encampments in collaboration with Governor Gavin Newsom.
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