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Mayor Bass Faces Backlash Over Kagawa Street Property Approval

11/26/2025

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a certificate of occupancy for a Kagawa Street property, calling it a hopeful milestone.
The home was not a rebuild from the Palisades Fire, because its demolition permit was obtained before the blaze.
Critics, including a resident-led group, labeled her a "fraud," reflecting concerns about transparency and trust in the city's recovery after the fire that destroyed over 17,000 structures.

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a certificate of occupancy for a Kagawa Street property, calling it a hopeful milestone.
The home was not a rebuild from the Palisades Fire, because its demolition permit was obtained before the blaze.
Critics, including a resident-led group, labeled her a "fraud," reflecting concerns about transparency and trust in the city's recovery after the fire that destroyed over 17,000 structures.