L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes
Fire Chief Kristin Crowley had been critical of the way the department was funded. The mayor said the day the Palisades Fire ...
Los Angeles Times12d
Why is Mayor Karen Bass deleting her text messages?
When flames erupted in Pacific Palisades on Jan. 7, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was more than 7,000 miles away, on a diplomatic mission to Africa. Bass headed home shortly thereafter and ...
The New York Sun16d
Karen Bass’s Staff Knew Wildfires Could Destroy Los Angeles but Failed to Clue in the Mayor Before Her Jaunt to Ghana
New report reveals emergency officials warned of "critical fire conditions" days before devastating Palisades blaze.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removes LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over handling of Palisades fire
Bass has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as interim fire chief. Villanueva served with the LAFD for 41 years before retiring in September 2024.
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LAFD pushes back against Mayor Karen Bass
The Los Angeles Fire Department is pushing back against Mayor Karen Bass after claiming Chief Crowley did not warn her in advance about the high winds that fueled the Palisades and Eaton ...
Fox News27d
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sacks fire chief who said city failed residents in wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday announced that LAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley had been fired. Crowley had criticized Bass and other Democratic leadership with the city, claiming it ...
Mayor Karen Bass says community programs helped reduce violence in Los Angeles
During a Tuesday morning news conference, Mayor Karen Bass recognized the Office of Community Safety, Urban Peace Institute, the Los Angeles Violence Intervention Coalition and the City Council for ...
Los Angeles Times16d
Foes of Mayor Karen Bass form committee to raise money for recall bid
Foes of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have formed a fundraising committee to pursue a recall campaign against her, according to paperwork filed with the city’s Ethics Commission on Monday.
Hundreds of volunteers come together for Mayor Bass’ Service Day L.A.
More than 200 volunteers gathered in South Los Angeles on Saturday morning to clean nearby parks, businesses and homes as ...
Los Angeles Daily News26d
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Kristin Crowley as city’s fire chief
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday, Feb. 21, removed Kristin Crowley as the city’s fire chief, ending weeks of speculation about Crowley’s future as head of the L.A. Fire Department ...