Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Sued Over Deleted Texts

The Los Angeles Times is suing Mayor Karen Bass over suspected deleted text messages during the January wildfires.  The Times reports it was able get a hold of some of those deleted texts between Bass and other city officials as the wildfires spread through Pacific Palisades and Altadena.  Bass’ administration fought against providing those exchanges saying they didn’t have to turn them over.  In its lawsuit, the Times says allowing elected officials to destroy information, or to let them decide what information is subject to law, sets a dangerous precedent.