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Karen Bass ousts LA fire chief

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 wildfires, among the most destructive fires in California’s history.

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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.

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Karen Bass Attacked for Firing LA Fire Chief: 'Scapegoat'

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Kristen Crowley had been removed "in the best interests of Los Angeles' public safety."

Karen Bass has faced tough questions. The city is making her answers hard to find

Mayor Karen Bass has had tense exchanges with reporters since the Palisades fire. But the record of those are frequently cut from her news conference videos ...

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Interim Los Angeles Fire Chief Recently Retired from LAFD

Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva served in many roles during his 41-year career with Los Angeles Fire Department.

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