Mayor Bass approved a raise for ex-Los Angeles fire chief before Bass fired her
Mayor Karen Bass previously approved a merit-based pay raise of 2.5% for former Fire Chief Kristen Crowley — weeks later firing Crowley over what Bass characterized as leadership failures related to January’s wildfires.
LA City Council votes not to reinstate fire chief fired by mayor
The Los Angeles City Council voted to uphold the firing of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, who was let go by Mayor Karen Bass over the Palisades and Eaton fires.
41% of Los Angeles disapproves of Mayor Karen Bass' wildfire response, new poll says
The latest LA Times-UC Berkeley poll shows that 41% of residents described Bass' response to the disaster as poor or very poor. Researchers also found that 19% of Angelenos thought she did an excellent or good job during the fires,
Poll: Voters grade LA mayor, City Council and Board of Supervisors on wildfire response
Public opinion is split on the council and board, but those questioned in the poll had a more unfavorable view of Karen Bass.
Fewer than 20% of LA residents approve of Mayor Bass' wildfire response, poll shows
A UC Berkeley poll shows over 40% of registered voters rating her performance as "poor or very poor." Criticism includes Bass's absence during the early days of the fires, issues with fire hydrants and water pressure,
40% of L.A. voters consider Bass' fire response 'poor': UC poll
After weeks of backlash over January’s wildfires, Mayor Karen Bass has struggled to gain her political footing and many residents were dissatisfied with her response to the fire emergencies, a new poll showed Tuesday.
LA City Council keeps controversial firing of former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley in place
The Los Angeles City Council overwhelmingly voted to keep the controversial firing of former Fire Chief Kristin Crowely in ...
California Dems are skittish about freezing rents in Los Angeles
Post-Covid concerns about small landlords are continuing to drive the conversation around renter aid policies.
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Fired LAFD chief loses appeal of dismissal after making her case to LA City Council
Former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal of her dismissal by Mayor Karen Bass went before the LA ...
Los Angeles City Council rejects dismissed fire chief’s appeal to be reinstated
Former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley is set to appeal her dismissal over her handling of the Palisades ...
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Los Angeles Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance Locating a Wanted Homicide Suspect in 2024 Murder
On August 6, 2024, around 8:54 p.m., Joey Darnell Thomas was stabbed to death in the area of Westlake Avenue and 6th Street.
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Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley needs 10 votes from the LA City Council to be reinstated
The Los Angeles City Council will hold a hearing Tuesday to reconsider reinstating former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief ...
Former Los Angeles fire chief fails to get job back after ouster following historic deadly wildfire
The former Los Angeles fire chief ousted by Mayor Karen Bass after the most destructive wildfire in city history is seeking ...
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LA City Council rejects former LAFD chief Kristen Crowley’s appeal for restoration Los Angeles City Hall is pictured. LA City Council rejected former LAFD Fire Chief Kristen Crowley’s ...
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Fewer staircases in new LA buildings? Why experts say it could unlock more housing
A new Los Angeles City Council proposal envisions a future in which renters live in buildings with less room for stairs and more room for apartments. The motion introduced Wednesday could lead to ...