Karen Bass

“We must rigorously examine whether our policies, training, tactics, supervision and accountability systems are sufficient.”

Karen Bass · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-29

Mayor Karen Bass called for an independent evaluation into officer-involved deaths concerning people experiencing a mental health crisis.

“People who experience behavioral or mental health crises often do not receive the proper care they desperately need. Without it, they can deteriorate into behavior that can result in severe injury or death,”

Karen Bass · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-29

Los Angeles's mayor, Karen Bass, described both videos as difficult to watch in a Friday statement and called for an independent evaluation into officer-involved deaths concerning people experiencing a mental health crisis.

“Well, if I had known that person was doing that, that person would not have been advising me. When I realized it found out about it, they stopped advising me,”

Karen Bass · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-21

Karen Bass explained her actions regarding the advisor once the conflict became known.

“However, I don't know what the heck that has to do with the question that you asked her,”

Karen Bass · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-21

Karen Bass questioned the relevance of Raman's criticism to the original question.

“should not have happened.”

Karen Bass · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-21

Karen Bass responded to the moderator's question about the controversy surrounding her advisor.

“meaningful and enforceable commitments”

Karen Bass · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20

Karen Bass stated requirements she believes any resolution between the parties must satisfy.

“While there are varying perspectives on the proposed transaction, today we are united around one clear message: It is time for all parties to come to the table. The continued uncertainty is not good for workers, not good for productions and not good for the future of this industry,”

Karen Bass · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20

Karen Bass spoke at a press conference urging parties involved in the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger lawsuit to negotiate a settlement.

“as well as maintaining jobs, productions and investments in California.”

Karen Bass · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20

Karen Bass stressed the need to safeguard jobs and investments in California as part of any deal resolution.

“Too many productions are at a standstill, which means Angelenos are out of a job and they’re not getting paid. As mayor, I cannot stand by as the job security of thousands of hardworking union members is being put at risk. That is why we are calling on Paramount, Attorney General Rob Bonta and all relevant parties to come together, engage directly and in good faith and work urgently to find common ground and keep our vital industry in Los Angeles.”

Karen Bass · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20

Karen Bass emphasized the impact of production standstills on entertainment union workers in Los Angeles.

“Thanks to LA's super match program, every qualified donation from Los Angeles residents is matched 6-to-1 by the city. But after the primary, we had to start over from scratch, so we need you to rush your matching donation right now to help fuel this campaign.”

Karen Bass · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Bass explained the city's matching donation program in the same campaign video.

“Your donation to our campaign right now is more critical than ever before,”

Karen Bass · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Bass said this in a campaign video posted to her campaign's X account promoting donations.

“an important step toward restoring safety, security and defending the rights of all Angelenos.”

Karen Bass · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-12

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass praised the federal court's decision halting certain immigration arrests.

“of provoking fear and terror.”

Karen Bass · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-11

Karen Bass criticized recent federal immigration operations in the Los Angeles area as politically motivated.