Karen Bass, Los Angeles and mayor

Blaming everyone but herself, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass needs to go
And let’s not forget Deputy Mayor Brian Williams, hired by Bass in March 2023 to work closely with public safety departments, including LAFD. He wasn’t on the job in January because he was placed on administrative leave in December after the FBI raided his home. Williams allegedly called in a bomb threat to City Hall.
'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 fires fire chief, cites poor wildfire response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing Crowley’s placing firefighters off duty and the chief’s alleged refusal to conduct an after-action fire report. Crowley notably fought against this year’s $17.
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 Palisades wildfire, among the most destructive in California’s history.
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.
Karen Bass fires Los Angeles fire chief after praising her leadership in January
Among the reasons cited for Crowley's removal was the sending home firefighters when the fires broke out, and her refusal to conduct an after-action report.
Los Angeles Fire Chief's Firing Could be Overturned by City Council
"I am outraged by the scapegoating revealed by the mayor's actions," Los Angeles Councilwoman Monica Rodgique said.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes
Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted Fire Chief Kristin Crowley amid tensions between the two over the way this year's deadly fires were handled.
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LA mayor ousts fire chief amid wildfire response criticism
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday ousted the chief of the city's Fire Department, weeks after blazing wildfires devastated the area. The mayor's office released a statement saying it was ...
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass provides an update on rebuilding efforts, saying that she has a plan to expedite the safe return of residents to their homes. ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee speaks with ...
Karen Bass’ two challenges collide
THE BUZZ: DOUBLE TROUBLE — Karen Bass staked her legacy on the tall task of turning around Los Angeles’ homelessness crisis.
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Bass' relationship with LAFD, county supervisor strained by wildfire response
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to Mayor Bass' claims that Chief Crowley didn't notify her about the major wind ...
‘Doesn’t feel very “locked arms” to me’: Texts reveal strain between Bass and Horvath
The politicians' private texts highlight an increasingly fractious relationship between two of the most powerful women in Los ...