LA fire chief admits Palisades Fire analysis was edited to protect department leadership from criticism in devastating California wildfire, report says.

While repeatedly highlighting that the firefighters were not to blame for the destruction caused by the Palisades Fire, Chief Moore, who took over the department last year after former Chief Kristin Crowley was fired over her public spat with Mayor Karen Bass, said leadership decisions and systems in place led to multiple failures.

As the one-year anniversary of the deadly Palisades Fire approaches, newly appointed Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore is acknowledging leadership failures and outlining changes aimed at preventing future disasters.

L.A. shoppers could see an additional 0.5% sales tax that would help fund the Los Angeles Fire Department. A petition to get the sales tax on next year’s General Election ballot was approved by the City Clerk on Dec. 26 for signature gathering.

The Fire Commission president's account raises questions about Mayor Karen Bass' role in revisions to the Palisades fire after-action report.

The city clerk approved the first step to develop a half-cent sales tax to provide additional funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Former "The Hills" star Spencer Pratt filed to run for LA mayor, accusing current leaders of mismanagement and calling the fire damage "preventable."