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Legal claim by ex-Los Angeles fire chief alleges mayor orchestrated smear campaign after her ouster

The former Los Angeles fire chief filed a legal claim Wednesday against the city, alleging that her ouster by Mayor Karen Bass was followed by an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making during the most destructive wildfire in LA history.

Rolling Stone on MSN · 14h

Ousted L.A. Fire Chief Claims Mayor Bass Cut Department’s Budget by $17.6 Million, Demands Apology

Kristen Crowley, the former chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department, filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass following her ousting.

The New York Times · 22h

Ousted Fire Chief in L.A. Demands Formal Apology in Legal Filing

The former chief, Kristin Crowley, claimed that Los Angeles leaders retaliated against her for publicly blaming them for refusing to properly fund the Fire Department.

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Firefighters battle Sepulveda Basin brush fire burning near 405 Freeway

The blaze was reported at around 12:45 p.m. in the 15700 block of W. Burbank Boulevard, west of the 405 Freeway, according to ...

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Newsom sends additional firefighting resources to San Diego, LA amid critical fire weather

Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to deploy additional firefighting ...

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Fire reported in 100 year old Echo Park church

A longstanding church in Los Angeles’ Echo Park neighborhood, which is currently vacant due to needed repairs, caught fire Thursday morning. Firefighters were called to the Echo Park United ...

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Los Angeles police open fire on shooting suspect outside of 7-Eleven store

Officers were called to the 7-Eleven store, located at N. Vendome Street and Beverly Boulevard, at around 4:15 a.m. after ...

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Canned LA fire chief says mayor made her a scapegoat over wildfires

Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley filed a tort claim, saying Mayor Karen Bass had defamed the veteran firefighter in order to clear her own name.

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Rapidly spreading brush fire prompts an evacuation order for thousands north of Los Angeles

A brush fire north of Los Angeles is spreading quickly and forcing evacuations in the area. The Canyon Fire ignited Thursday ...

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Arson investigation underway after vacant Echo Park church catches fire

Vacant church catches fire in Echo Park, prompting arson investigation 01:26. An arson investigation is underway after a vacant church in Echo Park caught fire early Thursday morn ...

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Governor Newsom deploys fire resources in Los Angeles County

Governor Gavin Newsom is pre-deploying resources to Los Angeles County ahead of fire weather conditions.Video above: ...

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Firefighters make progress against fast-moving blaze along highway north of Los Angeles

Firefighters with air support are scrambling to control a fast-moving wildfire that erupted in hills along Interstate 5 in ...

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Fired LA fire chief, who was blasted for slow response to deadly wildfires, sues the city

Fired Los Angeles fire chief Kristin Crowley is suing the city for her ouster, claiming Mayor Karen Bass launched a smear ...

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