L.A. fire chief Kristin Crowley responds to ouster by Bass
Exiled Los Angeles Fire Chief Christine Crowley struck a defensive tone on Saturday, informing him of dangerous situations and Karen Bass for not activating hundreds of firefighters ahead of the deadly Pallisard flames. She made her first statement after being demoted to mayor. “As the fire chief, I have made sure they can take care […]
Karen Bass has faced tough questions. The city is making her answers hard to find
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Bass says LAFD Chief Crowley failed to warn her about fire risk
In the weeks since Pallisard’s fire broke out, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has been repeatedly questioned as to why she set out for Ghana as the dangerous winds became increasingly concerned. This week, Bass and her office made their first remarks about her decision, holding Los Angeles Fire Department chief Christine Crowley and others […]
Bass ousts L.A. fire chief Crowley, saying LAFD needs ‘new leadership’
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has fired Los Angeles Fire Department Christine Crowley over handling the Chief’s Pallisard fire. “I have removed Christine Crowley as fire chief, acting in the best interests of the public safety of Los Angeles, and for the sake of running the Los Angeles Fire Department,” Bus said in a statement […]
Texts reveal strain between L.A. Mayor Bass, county Supervisor Horvath
Los Angeles was still in danger when county superintendent Lindsey Horvas informed Mayor Karen Bass of his frustration on January 21. Palisade fire was only partially included. Forecasters had issued unusual vigilance amidst the vicious winds and warned that new fires could occur. And the first rain of the season was quickly predicted. That means […]
Palisades fire checkpoints will remain after Bass reverses course
A few hours before the Pacific Parisade, which caused the fire, was set to be generally resumed, Mayor Karen Bus, the mayor of LA, reversed the course on controversial decisions, and the checkpoint remains in the area on Saturday nights. He said he was. The 11 -hour BASS announcement was made after the devastated coastal […]
How Mayor Bass Hopes to Speed Up Rebuilding in Pacific Palisades
Late Monday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a presidential order The move is aimed at speeding up the rebuilding of homes and businesses after the wildfires that hit the Pacific Palisades. Academics, builders, consultants and other analysts who reviewed the order at the request of The Times said Mr. Bass’ move was an important […]
Mayor Karen Bass was at embassy cocktail party in Ghana as Palisades fire exploded
Photos posted on social media show Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attending a cocktail party at the residence of the US ambassador to Ghana on January 7, the day the Palisades fire exploded. Basu was in Ghana as part of the Biden administration delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. Following […]
‘Absolutely Useless’: Piers Morgan Rips Guest Defending Bass, Says Many Voted For Her Just Because She’s Black
British journalist Piers Morgan slammed guest Marc Lamont Hill on Monday’s podcast after she defended Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, saying Morgan blamed her race. He said it was voted for by the majority of residents. Since the Los Angeles County fires broke out in the Southern California coastal town of Pacific Palisades on […]
Fmr LA County Sheriff Says Bass And Newsom Should Resign For ‘Gross Negligence’ After 24 Deaths In LA Wildfires
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Monday on Newsmax that Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom are ” He said he should resign due to “gross negligence.” Monaka exterior Villanueva said on “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren” that this devastating loss is directly related to […]
