{"id":2446319,"date":"2025-06-12T08:57:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/la-mayor-karen-bass-now-realizing-what-the-riots-are-doing-to-citys-world-cup-dreams\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T08:59:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:59:12","slug":"la-mayor-karen-bass-now-realizing-what-the-riots-are-doing-to-citys-world-cup-dreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/la-mayor-karen-bass-now-realizing-what-the-riots-are-doing-to-citys-world-cup-dreams\/","title":{"rendered":"LA Mayor Karen Bass Now Realizing What the Riots Are Doing to City&#8217;s World Cup Dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fla-mayor-karen-bass-now-realizing-what-the-riots-are-doing-to-citys-world-cup-dreams%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2446319&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Los Angeles is currently facing unrest due to ongoing protests and riots, which have raised concerns about the city&#8217;s safety and reputation. The mayor, Karen Bass, emphasized the importance of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the city in 2026, alongside other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wagner-bosss-plane-was-deliberately-downed-us-officials-believe\/\" title=\"US Officials Suspect Wagner Boss&#039;s Plane Was Intentionally Brought Down.\">major international events<\/a> like the Olympic Games in 2028. She highlighted the need to prepare the city for these events, aiming to enhance its image and ensure a safe surroundings for visitors. Despite the chaos, which some argue is being exaggerated, Bass reassured that the violence is localized and manageable.she called on community leaders to collaborate on cleanup efforts, urging everyone to work together for a positive outcome as Los Angeles prepares to showcase itself to the world on a grand stage.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>As fiery riots continue to torch the declining reputation of Los Angeles, the city&rsquo;s mayor is reminding residents that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teddy-roosevelts-stolen-watch-returned-to-82-year-old-great-grandson-after-discovery\/\" title=\"Teddy Roosevelt&#039;s Stolen Watch Returned to 82-Year-Old Great-Grandson After Discovery\">world&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s eyes will soon be on them all.<\/p>\n<p>The FIFA World Cup, considered the largest and most<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chris-stapleton-sings-super-bowl-lvii-national-anthem-small-town-kentucky-beginnings-to-americas-biggest-stage\/\" title=\"Chris Stapleton Sings Super Bowl LVII National Anthem: Small-Town Kentucky Beginnings to America\u2019s Biggest Stage\">-watched sporting event<\/a> in the world, will be hosted &mdash; partially &mdash; by the city in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time that year, the soccer championship is to be hosted jointly in Canada, Mexico, and the United States in a giant North American kumbaya. Unfortunately for those of us in the U.S., one of our representative cities is on track to be the worst showing of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s my goal that the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >coming world events benefit<\/a> every part of our city and region,&rdquo; L.A. Mayor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-says-gavin-newsom-karen-bass-lying-californians-happening-la\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karen Bass<\/a> said at a <a href=\"https:\/\/mayor.lacity.gov\/news\/mayor-bass-convenes-congressional-leaders-los-angeles-continues-preparations-fifa-world-cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March meeting<\/a> over the World Cup&rsquo;s impact on the area.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Together, we will work to secure the necessary resources to deliver events that are safe, successful and fiscally responsible while leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; 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Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove said then.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As the host of seven major competitions, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fact-check-maxine-waters-right-just-1-2-people-committed-violence-la-riots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Angeles<\/a> will take center stage.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>It seems that all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kamala-harris-statement-california-riots-shows-learned-nothing-election-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eyes are already on Los Angeles<\/a>, way ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Since Friday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/manhunt-underway-ag-bondi-confirms-fbi-identified-rock-throwing-cali-rioter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protests<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/video-la-looters-ditch-stolen-iphones-foreboding-message-flashes-screen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vandalism<\/a> have erupted in the city, sparked by federal immigration raids.<\/p>\n<p>Bass spoke out amid the continuing chaos about the scale of the unrest and the efforts needed to make the city semi-presentable again.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;So let me say now, just commenting on last night &mdash; the violence we saw last night, there is just no way to view it as [acceptable],&rdquo; Bass said at a Tuesday news conference, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realclearpolitics.com\/video\/2025\/06\/10\/la_mayor_karen_bass_vandalism_on_a_few_blocks_downtown_is_not_acceptable_but_the_entire_city_is_not_in_flames.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RealClearPolitics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bass argued that the unrest in L.A. is being inflated to appear much worse than it actually is.<\/p>\n<p>According to the mayor, the violence is happening exclusively in &ldquo;a few blocks&rdquo; within the downtown area.<\/p>\n<p>The damage being done is not minor, however.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The extensive vandalism downtown, especially the graffiti that is just blanketing a number of blocks has been extensive,&rdquo; Bass said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are one year away from the World Cup; this is about beautifying our city and bringing our city together.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Bass called on business owners, community leaders, and congregations to work together for a cleanup effort of downtown Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>The mayor may be able to polish the downtown area with some effort now, but when the world&rsquo;s eyes are on L.A., will the city shine or be a black eye on the entire North American continent?<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; 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In 2026, Los Angeles will co-host the FIFA World Cup, one of the most significant sporting events worldwide. This tournament will be held jointly with Canada and Mexico for the first time in a major North American collaboration. Unfortunately, it appears that Los Angeles may not perform well during this event. Mayor Karen Bass expressed her commitment at a March meeting to ensure that upcoming global events benefit all areas of the city and region. She emphasized working together to secure resources for safe and successful events while creating a lasting legacy for future generations.<\/p>\n<p>Another official noted that international sporting events would bring significant attention to the U.S., with Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove stating that Los Angeles would be in the spotlight as it hosts seven major competitions over the next decade, including both the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n<p>However, recent protests and vandalism linked to federal immigration raids have already drawn scrutiny towards L.A. Mayor Bass condemned last night&#8217;s violence as unacceptable during a news conference amid ongoing unrest. She claimed that reports of chaos are exaggerated since disturbances are confined to &#8220;a few blocks&#8221; downtown.<\/p>\n<p>Despite her reassurances, extensive damage has occurred; Bass described significant vandalism throughout downtown due to graffiti covering many areas. With only one year until the World Cup, she called on local business owners and community leaders for collaborative cleanup efforts in downtown L.A., questioning whether they can restore its image before it faces international scrutiny<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2446320,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Karen-Bass.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[36644,48133,48181,57004,57003],"class_list":["post-2446319","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-city-news","tag-karen-bass","tag-la-mayor","tag-riots-impact","tag-world-cup-dreams"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Karen-Bass.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2446319","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2446319"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2446319\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2446323,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2446319\/revisions\/2446323"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2446320"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2446319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2446319"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2446319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}