Kristin Crowley appeals dismissal as LAFD chief

LA City Council to weigh Kristin Crowley's appeal today after her removal as fire chief by Mayor Karen Bass
The Los Angeles City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss an appeal filed by Kristin Crowley after Mayor Karen Bass removed her as the city's fire chief last month.
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.
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.
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.
LA Mayor Karen Bass axes fire chief Kristin Crowley over wildfire response weeks after she blasted politician’s leadership
The firing comes a day after Bass said the city’s fire officials were to blame for her lack of preparedness and availability during the blazes.
LA City Council will hear former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal case
The Los Angeles City Council is set to hear former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal on Tuesday, March 4, a critical test of whether council members will support Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire Crowley or push back against the mayor’s authority.
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.
Kristin Crowley appeals Mayor Karen Bass' decision to remove her as fire chief
In a letter to the Los Angeles City Council, Kristin Crowley filed her formal appeal to reverse Mayor Karen Bass' decision to remove her as fire chief.
Kristin Crowley appeals Los Angeles mayor's decision to terminate her as LAFD chief
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley announced on Thursday she is appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her a week ago.
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
LA City Council holding special meeting to discuss Kristin Crowley’s appeal
The Los Angeles City Council will be holding a special meeting to discuss Kristin Crowley’s appeal, after she was removed as ...
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Texts to, from Kristin Crowley show coordination efforts during LA's wildfires
Text messages sent to and from former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley leading up to LA County’s disastrous wildfires and the weeks ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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LA Council to Hear Former Fire Chief’s Appeal
Former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley will appeal her termination Tuesday to the Los Angeles City Council after Mayor Karen Bass fired her as head of the Fire Department. On Thursday, Crowley announced ...