Los Angeles, Palisades and Crowley

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 wildfires, among the most destructive fires in California’s history.
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.
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.
'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 fires fire chief, cites poor wildfire response
(The Center Square) – 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.
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.
Blaming everyone but herself, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass needs to go
And let’s not forget Deputy Mayor Brian Williams, hired by Bass in March 2023 to work closely with public safety departments, including LAFD. He wasn’t on the job in January because he was placed on administrative leave in December after the FBI raided his home. Williams allegedly called in a bomb threat to City Hall.
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.
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.
L.A. Fire Chief Dismissed Amid Controversy Over Handling of Devastating January Wildfires
Mayor Bass cited mismanagement and refusal to conduct a post-fire report as reasons for Fire Chief Crowley's removal.
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 ...
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NHL to help Los Angeles wildfire recovery with Skate for LA Strong charity game
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A group of Pacific Palisades residents and businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against the city's Department of Water and Power.