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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.

CBS News on MSN · 20h

Former Los Angeles fire chief files legal claim against Mayor Bass, citing "defamation, retaliation"

The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief, claiming that she was a scapegoat for criticisms against the city's response to January's devastating wildfires.

Rolling Stone on MSN · 7h

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.

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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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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 ...

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Crews rush to contain brush fire near Laguna Niguel homes

Orange County firefighters rushed to a Laguna Niguel neighborhood to extinguish flames burning near homes Wednesday afternoon ...

LAist on MSN11h

Extreme heat and fire weather arrives in SoCal. Here’s what to expect

Starting Wednesday, temperatures are expected to be in the high 90s and low 100s in inland areas. Officials say now is the ...

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Karen Bass Just Got Sued By Fire Chief She Canned Over LA Wildfire Response

Former Chief Kristin Crowley of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is suing Democratic Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles ...

Update: Nearly fully contained – Hawk Fire in Los Angeles County at 98%

Hawk Fire initially started 3:03 p.m. Aug. 14 in Los Angeles County, California. After being active for five days, it has burned 300 acres. By Tuesday morning, the fire crew succeeded in containing 98 ...

LAist on MSN1d

Over 200 lots still have hazardous fire debris. LA County is stepping in to do something about it

Declaring the lots a public nuisance allows the county to remove ash and rubble while charging owners for the work.

Man, 50, on fire in Playa del Rey, suffers critical injuries

Some roofers spotted the flames, and when the went to investigate found it was a man on fire, said LA Fire Department ...

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