Text messages released to ABC News through a public records request provide new insight about what local officials were ...

The text messages show how officials first started to realize how bad things were getting and that the windswept blazes had ...

Text messages sent to and from former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley leading up to LA County’s disastrous wildfires and the weeks ...

One reader says Mayor Bass is deflecting blame by terminating the LAFD chief. Another says the mayor could have fired Crowley ...

The Los Angeles City Council is set to hear former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal on Tuesday, March 4, a critical test ...

A hearing will be held at City Hall Tuesday to appeal her firing by Mayor Karen Bass, who has been heavily criticized for the ...

After she was ousted, Crowley decided to remain in the department at a lower rank, an option she had under civil service ...

Crowley will need support from at least 10 of 15 council members to be reinstated–an outcome that remains highly uncertain.

LOS ANGELES, CA.– The former Los Angeles fire department chief is appealing her dismissal. Last week, Mayor Karen Bass removed Kristin Crowley over her response to the devastating Palisades wildfire.

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