Former L.A. schools chief plans to announce a run for mayor on Monday | NYGazet

Austin Beutner said city officials showed a 'failure of leadership' on the Palisades fire, which took 12 lives and damaged thousands of homes, including his.

Former L.A. schools Supt. Austin Beutner is planning to announce a challenge to Mayor Karen Bass in the 2026 election, arguing that the city has failed to properly respond to crime, rising housing costs and the devastating Palisades fire. Beutner, a ... [7443 chars]