LA Times owner blames mayor for cutting fire department budget ahead of wildfires: 'Competence matters'

Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Pat Soon-Shiong reminded followers how "competence matters" regarding LA mayor Karen Bass during the ongoing Pacific Palisades fires.As wildfires continued to rage across Los Angeles County on Wednesday, Soon-Shiong directed his X followers to his paper for live updates on the situation while appearing to criticize Bass’s handling of the city before the crisis."Our hearts go out to those who have lost their homes and are seeking shelter. Fires in LA are sadly no