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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 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.
'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 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.
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 Says Fire Chief Didn't Warn Her about Fire Risk
The rank-and-file firefighters have voiced appreciation for Los Angeles Chief Kristin Crowley's honesty regarding the state of the department.
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 – though Crowley will remain in a lower position with the fire department.
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.
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Speaks Out About Being Terminated
Kristin Crowley, who was relieved as Los Angeles' fire chief Friday, said she took care of her firefighters during her tenure.
LA Mayor Karen Bass gives mind-boggling excuse for being in Ghana as her city burned
Embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has offered a mind-boggling excuse for being 7,500 miles away in Ghana as her city was ...
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Karen Bass: We Need to Investigate Why I Didn't Know I Shouldn't Go to Ghana Before Wildfire Disaster
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is desperately trying to deflect any blame for the devastating wildfires that destroyed her city ...
LA Mayor Karen Bass admits traveling to Ghana before wildfires was a ‘mistake’
Deadly wildfires broke out in the Los Angeles area during Mayor Karen Bass’s visit to Ghana and constituents voiced outrage ...
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LA Lakers 107-99 Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic records triple-double against former team
Luka Doncic 39;s triple-double helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-99 win over former team the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA ...
L.A. City Council meets for 1st time since LAFD chief’s firing
The Los Angeles City Council is meeting Tuesday for the first time since Mayor Karen Bass removed Kristin Crowley as Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Scheduled for the meeting is a motion ...