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Former Los Angeles fire chief appeals controversial ousting that came in wake of wildfires
LOS ANGELES − Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her controversial firing at the hands of Mayor Karen Bass, according to local reports. Crowley notified the city council about the appeal on Thursday,
Kristin Crowley appeals Los Angeles mayor's decision to terminate her as LAFD chief
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley announced on Thursday she is appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her a week ago.
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.
'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 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.
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal over deadly fires
Kristin Crowley sent a letter to the Los Angeles City Council on Thursday, informing them she is proceeding with an appeal of the mayor's removal of her as fire chief.
Kristin Crowley appeals Mayor Karen Bass' decision to remove her as fire chief
In a letter to the Los Angeles City Council, Kristin Crowley filed her formal appeal to reverse Mayor Karen Bass' decision to remove her as fire chief.
LA City Council will hear former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal case
The Los Angeles City Council is set to hear former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal on Tuesday, March 4, a critical test of whether council members will support Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire Crowley or push back against the mayor’s authority.
Former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley appeals mayor's decision to fire her
After days of heightened tensions among Los Angeles city leaders, Kristin Crowley is now appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her as LAFD chief. Crowley announced her decision in a letter to City Council members on Thursday.
Former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her firing by Mayor Bass
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has formally appealed her removal by Mayor Karen Bass, escalating an ongoing political battle.
Records show Los Angeles officials’ early struggles as windswept blazes escalated
The exchange of messages reveals how authorities initially assessed and activated the lowest level of emergency management to ...
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ABC7 On Your Side obtains texts sent to and from former LAFD Chief Crowley during LA wildfires
The text messages show how officials first started to realize how bad things were getting and that the windswept blazes had ...
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LAFD Captain: Recently Fired Chief Crowley Allegedly Understaffed Department on Purpose Before Fires
Los Angeles Mayor Bass removes Fire Chief Crowley amid controversy over fire department's handling of recent deadly ...
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Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires
Kristin Crowley was removed as fire chief by Mayor Karen Bass on Friday. Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has been removed by Mayor Karen Bass in the wake of the devastating ...