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'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."
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 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.
Ex-Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley breaks silence after being terminated by mayor
Kristin Crowley made her first public statement Saturday since being removed as the Los Angeles Fire Department Chief by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
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 Karen Bass fires fire chief, cites poor wildfire response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing Crowley’s placing firefighters off duty and the chief’s alleged refusal to conduct an after-action fire report. Crowley notably fought against this year’s $17.
Los Angeles Fire Chief's Firing Could be Overturned by City Council
"I am outraged by the scapegoating revealed by the mayor's actions," Los Angeles Councilwoman Monica Rodgique said.
United Firefighters of Los Angeles president is "outraged" over removal of LAFD chief
Union President Freddy Escobar, a 35-year LAFD veteran, said firefighters stand united in recognizing the decision to remove Crowley as fire chief a "grave mistake" by the mayor.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sacks fire chief who said city failed residents in wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday announced that she was removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley weeks after Crowley criticized Bass and other LA leaders over the wildfires.
Fallout continues after Mayor Bass removes Crowley as fire chief
Bass appointed former LAFD Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as the department's interim chief. On Monday, Bass' office said in a statement that it will lead a national search for a new chief and that Bass will speak directly with firefighters and Angelenos about what they're looking for.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes
Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid tensions between the two over the way this year's deadly fires were handled.
LA Council president backs mayor’s decision to remove Crowley as fire chief
Days after Mayor Karen Bass ousted Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley, the L.A. City Council president said on ...
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Before the latest firestorm, LA had been warned that its Fire Department is too small
A memo from the now-former fire chief warned of ongoing staffing shortages and long response times. But Kristin Crowley was ...