As wildfires devastated much of Southern California on Wednesday, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass returned from a trip to Africa. Bass, 71, has been serving as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles since 2022.

Here's what to know. Karen Bass is a politician, social worker, and former physician assistant who currently serves as the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles. She became the first woman and second Black ...

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