Former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal
Former Los Angeles fire chief Christine Crowley took the surprising step Thursday to dismiss Mayor Karen Bass’ decision for her performance in a devastating wildfire that destroyed many of the Pacific Ocean’s Pallisards. An appeal that requires approval from 10 out of 15 city councillors is unlikely to be successful. But that will almost certainly […]
Mayor Bass pins blame for Palisades blaze on fire chief, dismisses her
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Column: Bass fires the L.A. fire chief, but her own smoldering political crisis is far from over
Well, you could see it coming. After the Pacific Palisades were torched while the reservoir was empty and the hydrant was dry, the fire chief didn’t wait for his body count before denounced the mayor for lack of funds at the Los Angeles Fire Department. And now the mayor has stumbled through the worst two […]
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 […]
LA Fire Department Chief Fired
Christine Crowley of the Los Angeles Fire Station (LAFD) was fired Friday by Mayor Karen Bass for not sending firefighters to the Pallisard and Eton fires. The mayor of Bus said in a statement On Friday, under Crawley’s supervision, 1,000 firefighters were sent homes, causing the fire to rage around Los Angeles, killing 29 people […]
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 […]
Yuma border patrol chief explains changing immigration landscape
Yuma, Arizona (azfamily) – Meetings at the southern borders are on a downward trend, but that doesn’t mean that border patrols aren’t busy. The Arizona family spoke with the newly appointed US Border Patrol Chief of Justin De La Tore, Yumasector. De La Torre is unfamiliar with the Yumasector, but he is the former vice […]
Hegseth nomination for Pentagon chief advances in U.S. Senate in close vote • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday said veterans and former Fox News host Pete Hegzes despite his history of scorning many allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct and lightly paring women in the military We have proceeded with the nomination. Senator 51-49 Procedures Party-aligned policy agreed to begin discussions regarding Hegses’ nomination. Final […]
Hegseth confirmed as Pentagon chief after Vance breaks tie vote in U.S. Senate • Tennessee Lookout
Washington – Veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegses He will become the next Secretary of Defense after being confirmed late Friday by the US Senate by the narrowest margin. Vice President JD Vance voted to break the vote to decide 50-50 After three senators, Lisa Murkovsky of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine and […]
