Did Mayor Karen Bass really cut the fire department budget? The answer gets tricky
Employee raises and other expenses are expanding the Los Angeles Fire Department's budget. At the same time, the agency has had to scale back operations in recent months.
Rumors About LA Fire Department Budget Cuts Are Missing Context
The January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles resulted in an online rumor concerning LA Mayor Karen Bass reducing funding for firefighters.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass faces political crisis over trip, budgets amid fires
In a state already souring somewhat on Democrats, the mayor faces blunt and unrelenting criticism as her reelection effort nears.
LA fire chief warned Mayor Karen Bass last month that budget cuts would impact department’s ability to fight wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley warned Mayor Karen Bass just weeks ago that the nearly $18 million slashed from the fire department’s budget would impact its response to emergencies like this week’s deadly wildfires.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass facing backlash for lack of preparation in wildfire response
Fox News chief breaking news correspondent Trace Gallagher has the latest on the criticism that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is receiving due to her city’s response to the California wildfires on ‘The Story.
LA Mayor Karen Bass faces critical leadership test as questions emerge about wildfire response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing withering criticism for her response to the firestorm ravaging her city
As the L.A. fires rage, Mayor Karen Bass faces fierce criticism for overseas trip, budget cuts
As the most destructive fire in Los Angeles area history rages, Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism over the timing of an overseas trip and budget cuts made months ago that affected the city’s fire department.
Newsom budget plan fully funds Pre-K, maintains money to clear homeless encampments
The budget plan maintains $100 million to clear homeless encampments and get people into shelter but includes no new funding ...
'Unserious': Trump-Musk 2025 spending plan debunked by GOP debt guru who ran budget office
Elon Musk is backtracking on his biggest DOGE promise to cut $2 trillion in federal spending. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports.
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How to Create and Master Your 2025 Budget
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Elon Musk now has a new, lower target number for DOGE’s budget cuts
Elon Musk walked back his previous claim that he could cut at least $2 trillion from the federal budget, saying Wednesday ...
Gavin Newsom Cut $100M From Fire Prevention Budget Before California Fires
Just over $100 million was cut from California's wildfire and forest resilience fund in the latest budget, though total ...
Tone of French budget talks softens as pension reform comes into play
The mood music around French budget talks improved this week as the Socialists softened their positions after new Prime ...
After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit. It’s a welcome change after two years of ...
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson proposes $4B in reduced spending to help narrow WA’s budget gap
The state is grappling with a projected budget shortfall of $10 billion to $12 billion over the next four years.
TTC board debating 2025 budget that's set to freeze fares, increase service
The TTC board is debating the transit agency’s recommended operating budget for 2025 on Friday, which requests a 6.5 per cent ...