LA Mayor Karen Bass faces intense criticism for cutting the fire department's budget by $17.6 million, just months before the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire.
Critics argue that Bass’ decision to allocate nearly double the amount for homelessness, while leaving vital firefighting resources underfunded, exacerbated the city’s crisis.
With destructive wildfires raging across the city, the mayor's leadership is under scrutiny, especially after reports of dry fire hydrants and her absence in the midst of the disaster, as she was attending a taxpayer-funded trip in Africa.
A massive tunnel collapse in Wilmington, Los Angeles triggered a high-stakes rescue mission as 31 workers were trapped deep underground — some nearly 6 miles from the only access point. The tunnel, still under construction and designed to carry wastewater, gave way late Wednesday night.
LAFD deployed over 100 personnel, including specialized confined-space rescue units, to navigate debris-filled passages and pitch-black tunnels. Some workers had to scramble over mounds of loose soil to reach safety. Thanks to relentless efforts, all 31 trapped workers were pulled out alive — a true miracle under the city.
Mayor Karen Bass confirmed the successful rescue and praised the emergency teams’ rapid response. This is a chilling reminder of the hidden dangers beneath our cities — and the heroes ready to face them.
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“Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump has declared a public safety emergency and taken direct federal control of the D.C. Metropolitan Police. Flanked by Attorney General Pam Bondi, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and FBI Director Kash Patel, Trump announced the deployment of the National Guard to restore order in the capital, which he compared to Baghdad and Mexico City.
Citing “phony crime numbers,” Trump said D.C. is spiraling into chaos — and he’s not stopping there. Cities like Chicago and Los Angeles are next on his list as he vows to expand the federal crackdown.
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The Canyon Fire in Ventura County has burned nearly 5,000 acres since August 7, threatening celebrity homes in Castaic and Lake Piru. Concerns are rising after earlier fires this year, like the Palisades blaze, destroyed properties in Malibu and Brentwood. Speculation surrounds Vice President Harris’ Brentwood home, which previously faced evacuation orders during the January wildfires. Stars including Tyra Banks, Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, and Jeff Bridges have already suffered devastating losses. Authorities continue battling the flames as residents brace for possible evacuations.
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