- LA Mayor Karen Bass faces critical leadership test as questions emerge about wildfire response The Associated Press
- As the L.A. fires rage, Mayor Karen Bass faces fierce criticism for overseas trip, budget cuts CNN
- What are the unprecedented conditions facing firefighters in LA? The Guardian US
- Governor Newsom deploys California National Guard to Los Angeles fires: ‘Looting will not be tolerated’ Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
- Wildfire response threatens to end Karen Bass’ extended honeymoon POLITICO