Coverage dated February 27, 2025

Kristin Crowley, former LA fire chief, appeals dismissal by Mayor Bass

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Former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her termination to the Los Angeles City Council.

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  1. Fox News

    Kristin Crowley appeals Los Angeles mayor's decision to terminate her as LAFD chief (opens Fox News)

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    Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley announced she is appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her a week ago.

  2. Foxla

    Kristin Crowley, former LA fire chief, appeals dismissal by Mayor Bass (opens Foxla)

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    Former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her termination to the Los Angeles City Council.

  3. Breitbart News

    Fired L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Fights Back; Appeals to City Council (opens Breitbart News)

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    Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is contesting her dismissal by Mayor Karen Bass, appealing directly to the City Council.

  4. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Former LAFD Chief Crowley appeals Mayor Bass' decision to fire her (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Crowley, who was fired by Mayor Bass as chief of the LAFD, notified the city that she is appealing her termination to the Los Angeles City Council.

  5. NBC Los Angeles

    Fired LAFD chief will make her case to LA City Council. What to know about the appeal (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley will go before the City Council to make her case.

  6. New York Times

    Former L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Appeals Her Dismissal (opens New York Times)

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    The appeal came less than a week after Mayor Karen Bass removed the chief from her job. She blamed her for a lack of preparation as a blaze destroyed the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

  7. New York Post

    Kristin Crowley appeals Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her as LAFD chief (opens New York Post)

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    Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has started the appeal process following Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her a week ago.

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Former L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal by Mayor Karen Bass (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The procedural step, which is afforded by the City Charter, is unlikely to succeed. But it could cause more public agita for Mayor Karen Bass.

  9. KESQ Palm Springs

    Crowley appeals dismissal as LAFD chief, but faces tough city council fight (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) - Kristin Crowley, who was fired by Mayor Karen Bass as chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department last week, notified the city today she is appealing her termination to the Los Angeles City Council.

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