But as with much of the news swirling around the fires, the real picture is complicated. Facing lower tax revenues and higher ...

The Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget was cut by nearly $17.6 million this fiscal year. That’s a roughly 2% decrease from the previous year.

Critics on social media have alleged that Mayor Karen Bass cut the city fire department’s budget by $23 million this year.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.

Los Angeles slashed its fire department's budget last year while prioritizing spending for its homeless population, a move that has fallen under scrutiny as wildfires rage.

Bass stayed mum while a reporter grilled her, asking, "Do you owe citizens an apology for being absent while their homes were ...

Los Angeles officials delivered an update on the efforts to combat wildfires across the city on Thursday, saying more ...

Critics slam Karen Bass for fire department budget reduction and overseas trip during crisis, while Governor Newsom faces ...

The NFL has moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings to Arizona after days of devastating ...

Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, are raging across southern California Thursday, leaving at ...

California officials have arrested 20 people, warning that looters will be held accountable and should not take advantage of the disaster. "Shame on those preying on residents in time of crisis," LA ...