Ex-L.A. Fire Chief Appeals Karen Bass' Decision To Dismiss Her After Deadly Wildfires
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley on Thursday appealed Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to dismiss her as the fallout from the deadly Southern California wildfires continues, according to multiple news reports.
Former L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal by Mayor Karen Bass
The procedural step, which is afforded by the City Charter, is unlikely to succeed. But it could cause more public agita for Mayor Karen Bass.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes
Fire Chief Kristin Crowley had been critical of the way the department was funded. The mayor said the day the Palisades Fire erupted, the chief sent 1,000 firefighters home.
Karen Bass Attacked for Firing LA Fire Chief: 'Scapegoat'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Kristen Crowley had been removed "in the best interests of Los Angeles' public safety."
Kristin Crowley appeals Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her as LAFD chief
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has started the appeal process following Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her a week ago.
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.
Mayor Karen Bass Fires L.A. Fire Chief Following Deadly Wildfires
Mayor Karen Bass has dismissed Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley following the deadly Los Angeles wildfires last month.
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 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.
LA Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief after handling of wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removed the city's fire chief on Friday after weeks of tension over how the deadly wildfires were handled. She said Fire Chief Kristin Crowley made the wrong decision by sending home a thousand firefighters who were ending their shift as the Palisades fire began.
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 ...
L.A. council president moved rapidly on the ousted fire chief. Then came the outcry
City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson tried to put the Chief Crowley controversy to rest. His fast-track strategy ...