The Vatican may have its new Pope, but Los Angeles has its own celestial sign: white smoke means Karen Bass is still mayor. Apparently, ruling the city requires such divine intervention. Who needs policy when you have billowing clouds?

<img src="https://media.babylonbee.com/articles/6a0f2e52ef9356a0f2e52ef936.jpg" style="width: 100%;" width="400" /><p>LOS ANGELES, CA — White smoke was once again seen rising from the city of Los Angeles, signaling that Karen Bass was still mayor.</p>