Mayor Karen Bass previously approved a merit-based pay raise of 2.5% for former Fire Chief Kristen Crowley — weeks later ...

Los Angeles Fire Chef Kristin Crowley has been removed from her position by Mayor Karen Bass after wildfires that killed dozens and destroyed hundreds of homes.

I’m going to continue to advocate to get LAFD to where we need to go,” Crowley said as she left the Council Chamber.

The LAFD had identified at least 1,350 hydrants in need of repair, according to its 2024 inspection. But the department did ...

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 ...

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 2021 fire is now viewed by some LA residents as a symbol of the city’s failure to control the spread of homeless ...

While firefighters struggled with low water pressure during the Palisades fire, it's unclear whether the damaged hydrants ...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday announced that LAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley had been fired. Crowley had criticized Bass and other Democratic leadership with the city, claiming it had ...

The former fire chief hasn't said whether she will ... Budget documents previously obtained by USA TODAY show that the Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was reduced from $837 million in fiscal ...

The former Los Angeles fire chief who was ousted by Mayor Karen Bass after the most destructive wildfire in the city's history failed to win back ...