LA's fire chief is at center of a public spat with City Hall

LA mayor and fire chief address reports about conflicts
LA Mayor Karen Bass and LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley say they are focusing on shared priorities. "Any difference we have will be worked out in private," Bass said.
LA mayor pushes back on report she dismissed city’s fire chief amid raging wildfires
The mayor of Los Angeles is denying a Friday night “exclusive” report that she fired the city’s fire chief at a closed-door meeting earlier in the day. The pushback from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass came after a Daily Mail article hit Friday evening and,
LA's fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
Three years later, the mood between Crowley and City Hall has changed. The wildfire in Pacific Palisades that has burned more than 5,000 structures to become the most destructive in city history has put leaders on the defensive and led Crowley to engage in a public spat with Mayor Karen Bass over resources even as the battle against flames continues across the Los Angeles area.
Reporter grills LA mayor over handling of wildfires
CNN’s Jason Caroll reports on the criticism Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing for leaving on a diplomatic trip to Ghana after the National Weather Service issued a warning prior to her trip.
Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.
LA Mayor Karen Bass handed out rich city contracts, forcing drastic cuts to fire department months before deadly wildfires: records
Los Angeles was forced to slash funding for the fire department after mayor Karen Bass awarded gilded contracts to city ...
LA mayor denies sacking fire chief amid growing criticism of response to disaster
The mayor of Los Angeles has denied sacking the city’s fire chief amid growing criticism of the political response to the ...
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LA Mayor Bass is Asked Point Blank About Firing LAFD Chief Crowley – With Crowley Standing Right Beside Her
LA Mayor Karen Bass was asked point blank about firing LAFD fire chief Kristin Crowley at a press conference, as Crowley was standing right beside her.
Outraged LA residents call for ‘immediate recall’ of Mayor Karen Bass over wildfires — as petition hits over 50K signatures
Bass slashed $17.6 million from the Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year — which critics blasted ...
LA Mayor Karen Bass faces critical leadership test as questions emerge about wildfire response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing withering criticism for her response to the firestorm ravaging her city.
LA Mayor Karen Bass rejects assistance from FDNY; Newsom accepts help from Mexico crews
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recently rejected an offer for assistance from the New York Fire Department, outlets reported.
LA Mayor Karen Bass Silent & Stony-Faced As She Refuses To Answer Sky News Questions About Wildfires During Awkward Airport Confrontation
LA Mayor Karen Bass declined to answer wildfire questions from the UK's Sky News during an airport confrontation on her ...
Khloé Kardashian blasts LA Mayor over wildfire chaos: 'You are a joke'
Khloé Kardashian isn't holding back as the raging wildfires across Los Angeles leave devastation in their wake. The reality ...