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.

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is standing by embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass amid the looming threat of a recall while wildfires have devastated much of the Los Angeles area.

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