LAFD, Karen Bass and Crowley

Mayor Bass fires Kristin Crowley as LAFD chief after tensions over LA fires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley Friday following weeks of tensions that mounted over preparations for the deadly Los Angeles wildfires in January.
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.
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 the upper hand.
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley issues statement following her removal
A day after Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the firing of former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, the ousted leader broke her silence and issued a statement regarding her leadership.
Ex-LA fire chief Crowley appeals Mayor Karen Bass' decision to fire her
After she was ousted, Crowley decided to remain in the department at a lower rank, an option she had under civil service protections.
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, former LA fire chief, appeals dismissal by Mayor Bass
LOS ANGELES - Former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her termination to the Los Angeles City Council. The backstory Crowley was fired on February 21 by Mayor Karen Bass over her handling of the recent LA wildfires.
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.
Former LAFD Chief Crowley appeals dismissal
After days of heightened tensions among Los Angeles city leaders, Kristin Crowley is appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her as LAFD chief. KTLA's Ellina Abovian reports on Feb. 28, 2025. Det
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley needs 10 votes from the LA City Council to be reinstated
The Los Angeles City Council will hold a hearing Tuesday to reconsider reinstating former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley, who needs 10 votes to overturn the mayor's decision. "It's her right to appeal just as it's her right to stay in the department,
LA wildfires: What text messages sent to and from LA fire chief during blaze show
Text messages released to ABC News through a public records request provide new insight about what local officials were ...
Just weeks after devastating fires, Mayor Bass ousts LA Fire Chief
Mayor Karen Bass announced in statement Friday, the decision to remove Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley from her ...
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 ...
LA fire union prez blasts Mayor Karen Bass for axing chief Kristin Crowley over wildfire response: ‘Scapegoat’
The Los Angeles Fire Department union boss blasted Mayor Karen Bass for firing department Chief Kristin Crowley, claiming the ...