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Mayor Bass Faces Backlash Over Budget Cuts at Lunar New Year

2/22/2026

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism during Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown on February 21, 2026.
A man filming Bass accused her of 'defunding our city' and urged others to boo.
He questioned her about city budget cuts and crumbling roads, highlighting public discontent.
Bass did not respond to the criticism.
Her office has not commented on the incident.

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism during Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown on February 21, 2026.
A man filming Bass accused her of 'defunding our city' and urged others to boo.
He questioned her about city budget cuts and crumbling roads, highlighting public discontent.
Bass did not respond to the criticism.
Her office has not commented on the incident.