Ms. Bass, a longtime state and federal lawmaker, was seen as a pragmatic leader before the fires. But many Los Angeles ...

When the week began, L.A. city and county officials faced demands to move more swiftly in hauling away debris. When it ended, critics charged that they were moving too fast.

The petition received 105 signatures, and was sent to the California governor on Monday, Saving California Chairman Randy Economy told Newsweek.

Mayor Bass suspends electric building codes, but only for homes that burned down.