California voters have had the power to recall elected officials. It was meant for a time like this, when “indolent” and incompetent leaders are failing. The recall allowed citizens to quickly remove an officeholder and vote in a replacement at the same time.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is facing mounting backlash over her response to the wildfires that have torn through her city, raising questions about her own political future as the region continues to struggle to contain the fires.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass promised not to travel internationally if elected mayor in 2022, but her trip to Ghana as fires destroyed her city was her fifth overseas trip since taking office. Bass has faced significant criticism for her handling of the wildfires affecting Los Angeles,