LA fire chief lashes out at City Hall over fire preparedness; Newsom demands probe of water issues
Business manager at DWP union said ‘It’s unacceptable that the reservoir was empty for almost a year for a minor repair.” ...
LAFD chief slams city leadership for mishandling fire budget amid deadly wildfires: ‘Screaming to be properly funded’
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kirstin Crowley slammed the city’s leadership over its handling of the fire department’s budget as ...
National Guard deployed to Los Angeles fire zones as anger builds over government failure to prevent disaster
In addition to the direct threat the fires pose, the smoke produced as a result is enormously toxic and dangerous. Materials ...
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The Supreme Court Could Be About to Kill TikTok
The Supreme Court signaled on Friday that it is considering upholding Congress’s ban on TikTok until the platform separates ...
Los Angeles Mayor ordered $49 million cut in Fire dept's budget week before wildfire; cuts would have closed 16 stations
Los Angeles Mayor ordered $49 mn cut in Fire dept's budget week before wildfire, cuts would have closed 16 stations ...
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces critical leadership test as questions emerge about wildfire response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing withering criticism for her response to the firestorm ravaging her city.
Was the LAFD budget cut? The budget increased, but debate rages over cuts to some positions
Critics on social media have alleged that Mayor Karen Bass cut the city fire department’s budget by $23 million this year.
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LA Mayor, Kristin Crowley meet over Fire Chief's comments on $17.6M LAFD budget cuts, source says
Karen Bass' office denied a report of the Los Angeles Mayor firing Kristin Crowley over the Fire Chief's comments n ...
Concerns over Oakland fire station closures elevated by destruction in Los Angeles
Since the Palisades Fire kicked off the storm of destructive blazes tearing across parts of Los Angeles County earlier this week, officials have faced tough questions about millions of dollars in ...
LAFD Chief Says CA Leaders Failed Department as International Fire Union Boss Heads to LA
LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley blasted city officials for cutting her department's budget in television interviews on Friday ...
Gov. Newsom's budget faces criticism amid Los Angeles fires
However, Rep. Vince Fong, R-Calif., criticized the governor's budget priorities, particularly regarding the allocation of cap and trade funds. "Governor Newsom has an unfortunate history of misplaced ...