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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing in part her response to last month’s devastating Palisades wildfire, among the most destructive in California’s history.
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.
Los Angeles Mayor Removes Fire Chief, Blaming Her for Lack of Preparation
Mayor Karen Bass criticized Kristin Crowley for sending firefighters home before a blaze devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Los Angeles mayor dismisses city’s fire chief over response to devastating Palisades Fire
Six weeks after the start of the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the fire chief Friday amid a public rift over preparations for a potential blaze and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall over responsibility for the devastation.
'A political decision': Los Angeles official slams mayor's ousting of fire chief
Los Angeles Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez told USA TODAY that Kristin Crowley should appeal her firing. Mayor Karen Bass said Crowley was fired for "public safety."
Former Chief Kristin Crowley praises L.A. Fire Department in first public comments since firing
Kristin Crowley has made her first public comments since she was removed as the chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department by Mayor Karen Bass on Friday. The firing was made effective immediately on Friday morning.
Ex-Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley breaks silence after being terminated by mayor
Kirstin Crowley made her first public statement Saturday since being removed as the Los Angeles Fire Department Chief by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Update: Palisades Fire remains 100% contained, 23,706.6 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,706.6 acres after being active for ...
‘It will still be our home’: Los Angeles Latter-day Saints find hope following recent wildfire horrors
We got all the kids in their backpacks and started evacuating,” Garff told the Deseret News. “There were cars everywhere and ...
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Palisades community reacts to LA mayor's firing of fire chief post devastation
After Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, the news quickly spread, and the city ...
Woman accused of looting from home in Palisades Fire area while wearing 'Palisades Strong' shirt
California Highway Patrol officers arrested a woman accused of looting from a home in the Palisades Fire area while wearing a ...
What to know about visiting the Los Angeles area after devastating wildfires
Travel expert Gabe Saglie joined ABC7 live from Santa Monica on Tuesday night. He grew up in Pacific Palisades, and he says tourism dollars are essential.
LA County increases waste disposal limits at landfills for Palisades, Eaton fire debris
To take burned out debris from thousands of homes, L.A. County Supervisors authorized upping the amounts of waste going to ...
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NHL, Kings host ‘phenomenal’ charity game for Los Angeles wildfire first responders
First responders were the first players introduced for each team, the firemen wearing their helmets onto the ice. Actor Ben ...
Nearly everything Tommy Hawkins cherished in life was destroyed in the Palisades fire
The widow of L.A. sports great Tommy Hawkins barely escaped the Palisades fire, which destroyed the home she lived in with ...