LAFD actions in Palisades fire shrouded in secrecy as city refuses to release recordsLack of transparency surrounding the LAFD's response to the Pacific Palisades fire raises questions about accountability and public information access.
Ex-officer for L.A. firefighter union faces internal probe over charity financesA former firefighter union officer faces allegations of financial impropriety related to charity funds.Adam Walker claims his actions were legitimate reimbursements, not theft.
8 young people at La Brea Tar Pits hospitalized after contact with mysterious substanceEight young people, possibly teenagers, hospitalized after ingesting a mysterious substance at La Brea Tar Pits.
Ex-officer for L.A. firefighter union faces internal probe over charity financesA former firefighter union officer faces allegations of financial impropriety related to charity funds.Adam Walker claims his actions were legitimate reimbursements, not theft.
8 young people at La Brea Tar Pits hospitalized after contact with mysterious substanceEight young people, possibly teenagers, hospitalized after ingesting a mysterious substance at La Brea Tar Pits.
Los Angeles firefighters receive standing ovation during OscarsThe Los Angeles Fire Department was celebrated at the Oscars for their heroism during recent wildfires.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for ResignationKristin Crowley faces scrutiny as L.A. Fire Chief amid severe wildfires and internal dissent regarding her leadership and departmental preparedness.
What to know about the LA Fire Department's budgetBudget cuts to LA Fire Department have come under scrutiny amidst recent devastating wildfires, raising concerns about emergency preparedness and response.
L.A. fire chief meets with mayor after saying the city failed her agencyLos Angeles Fire Chief openly criticized the city for inadequate support during wildfires, highlighting severe understaffing and funding issues.
Megyn Kelly launches vile attack on lesbian firefighters battling LA wildfiresMegyn Kelly criticized the leadership of the LA Fire Department, targeting LGBTQ+ representation and calling for traditional masculine firefighting.
Right-wingers are blaming the LA wildfires on diversityRight-wing media has unfairly blamed LGBTQ+ leadership for the recent Los Angeles wildfires despite expert explanations about natural factors affecting firefighting.
Los Angeles firefighters receive standing ovation during OscarsThe Los Angeles Fire Department was celebrated at the Oscars for their heroism during recent wildfires.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for ResignationKristin Crowley faces scrutiny as L.A. Fire Chief amid severe wildfires and internal dissent regarding her leadership and departmental preparedness.
What to know about the LA Fire Department's budgetBudget cuts to LA Fire Department have come under scrutiny amidst recent devastating wildfires, raising concerns about emergency preparedness and response.
L.A. fire chief meets with mayor after saying the city failed her agencyLos Angeles Fire Chief openly criticized the city for inadequate support during wildfires, highlighting severe understaffing and funding issues.
Megyn Kelly launches vile attack on lesbian firefighters battling LA wildfiresMegyn Kelly criticized the leadership of the LA Fire Department, targeting LGBTQ+ representation and calling for traditional masculine firefighting.
Right-wingers are blaming the LA wildfires on diversityRight-wing media has unfairly blamed LGBTQ+ leadership for the recent Los Angeles wildfires despite expert explanations about natural factors affecting firefighting.
Ex-Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley breaks silence after being terminated by mayorKirstin Crowley expressed pride in her role as LAFD Chief despite being dismissed over leadership issues.Mayor Bass claims the decision was necessary for public safety and LAFD operations.
'I am extremely proud of the work': L.A. fire chief responds to ouster by BassKristin Crowley's dismissal highlights the accountability issues within the LAFD regarding the management of fire resources during the Palisades blaze.
Ex-Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley breaks silence after being terminated by mayorKirstin Crowley expressed pride in her role as LAFD Chief despite being dismissed over leadership issues.Mayor Bass claims the decision was necessary for public safety and LAFD operations.
'I am extremely proud of the work': L.A. fire chief responds to ouster by BassKristin Crowley's dismissal highlights the accountability issues within the LAFD regarding the management of fire resources during the Palisades blaze.
Bass ousts L.A. fire chief, saying LAFD needs 'new leadership'Mayor Bass has dismissed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley due to mishandling the Palisades fire response and not ensuring adequate firefighter deployment.
Amid dangerous winds in 2011, LAFD engines stood ready. That didn't happen this timeThe LAFD's lack of preparation for the January Palisades fire reflects a serious underestimation of wind threat despite warnings.
L.A. fire officials could have put engines in Palisades before the fire broke out. They didn'tLAFD's failure to deploy adequate resources before the Pacific Palisades fire contributed to its rapid escalation.
Bass ousts L.A. fire chief, saying LAFD needs 'new leadership'Mayor Bass has dismissed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley due to mishandling the Palisades fire response and not ensuring adequate firefighter deployment.
Amid dangerous winds in 2011, LAFD engines stood ready. That didn't happen this timeThe LAFD's lack of preparation for the January Palisades fire reflects a serious underestimation of wind threat despite warnings.
L.A. fire officials could have put engines in Palisades before the fire broke out. They didn'tLAFD's failure to deploy adequate resources before the Pacific Palisades fire contributed to its rapid escalation.
LAFD could have had at least 10 engines patrolling Palisades hills, former chiefs sayLAFD's failure to pre-deploy engines contributed to a devastating wildfire in Pacific Palisades.
Fire crews contain blaze burning close to homes in Pacific PalisadesThe brush fire in Pacific Palisades has been fully contained with no damage to structures or injuries reported.
LAFD could have had at least 10 engines patrolling Palisades hills, former chiefs sayLAFD's failure to pre-deploy engines contributed to a devastating wildfire in Pacific Palisades.
Fire crews contain blaze burning close to homes in Pacific PalisadesThe brush fire in Pacific Palisades has been fully contained with no damage to structures or injuries reported.
Hydrants' failure casts Los Angeles fire chief into public spat with City HallKristin Crowley, Los Angeles fire chief, publicly criticized budget cuts impacting firefighting resources amidst a significant wildfire crisis, indicating tension with city leadership.
Column: Let's focus on putting out the fires before fueling one at City HallLAFD is criticized for being underfunded and mismanaged during fire emergencies.
L.A. wildfires shine spotlight on obscure firefighting charityMajor donations were received by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation amid wildfires, significantly exceeding their usual annual contributions.The response to the budget cuts for the fire department ignited public debate.”],tags([
Kristin Crowley: LA fire chief publicly criticizing the city's budget cutsCrowley faces challenges in LA fire department leadership amid budget cuts affecting resource availability during critical fire events.
Hydrants' failure casts Los Angeles fire chief into public spat with City HallKristin Crowley, Los Angeles fire chief, publicly criticized budget cuts impacting firefighting resources amidst a significant wildfire crisis, indicating tension with city leadership.
Column: Let's focus on putting out the fires before fueling one at City HallLAFD is criticized for being underfunded and mismanaged during fire emergencies.
L.A. wildfires shine spotlight on obscure firefighting charityMajor donations were received by the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation amid wildfires, significantly exceeding their usual annual contributions.The response to the budget cuts for the fire department ignited public debate.”],tags([
Kristin Crowley: LA fire chief publicly criticizing the city's budget cutsCrowley faces challenges in LA fire department leadership amid budget cuts affecting resource availability during critical fire events.
Investigators looking into whether Palisades fire kicked off by previous blazeInvestigators are probing a potential reignition of a fire that may have caused the Palisades fire.
Palisades fire burns Getty Villa grounds, but collections are said to be safeThe Getty Villa's rare artifacts and antiquities were protected from the Palisades fire due to extensive fire prevention measures.
Investigators looking into whether Palisades fire kicked off by previous blazeInvestigators are probing a potential reignition of a fire that may have caused the Palisades fire.
Palisades fire burns Getty Villa grounds, but collections are said to be safeThe Getty Villa's rare artifacts and antiquities were protected from the Palisades fire due to extensive fire prevention measures.
These L.A. firefighters lost everything when the Eaton fire arrived at their doorstepThe Eaton fire has devastated homes of numerous firefighters, highlighting the stark reality they face, even with their expertise.
L.A. firefighter who went missing after Long Beach dive identified, but he hasn't been foundAuthorities have shifted from a search-and-rescue operation to recovery for missing firefighter Connor Lees due to low visibility and survivability concerns.
Fire rips through Hollywood auto parts storeA large fire destroyed an Autozone in Hollywood, impacting nearby businesses but resulting in no injuries.
Six injured, including two firefighters, in Chinatown apartment fireA fire in a Los Angeles apartment building injured six people and displaced dozens, igniting concerns over safety at a nearby construction site.
Person jumps from window of burning Westlake apartment building, survivesA resident escaped a four-story apartment fire in Westlake by jumping from a window and was later treated for injuries.
Six injured, including two firefighters, in Chinatown apartment fireA fire in a Los Angeles apartment building injured six people and displaced dozens, igniting concerns over safety at a nearby construction site.
Person jumps from window of burning Westlake apartment building, survivesA resident escaped a four-story apartment fire in Westlake by jumping from a window and was later treated for injuries.
One person found dead and another is rescued at base of San Pedro cliffsOne person found dead and another rescued at the base of steep cliffs in San Pedro, with ongoing rescue efforts.
Person found dead at bottom of cliffs in San PedroThe Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a report of a person found dead at the bottom of cliffs in San Pedro.
One person found dead and another is rescued at base of San Pedro cliffsOne person found dead and another rescued at the base of steep cliffs in San Pedro, with ongoing rescue efforts.
Person found dead at bottom of cliffs in San PedroThe Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a report of a person found dead at the bottom of cliffs in San Pedro.