‘Disaster amnesia’: The Los Angeles wildfires revealed a deeper, more vicious cycle that has plagued California for decades
The secret is out, but the charred remains of LA neighborhoods still might not be enough to change the Golden State’s ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley for her actions ...
Quick rebuild sought after Los Angeles wildfires, but same risks threaten new disasters
A similar program was implemented in 2017 in Houston after Hurricane Harvey caused $125 billion in damage. Rather than ...
Los Angeles Mayor Removes Fire Chief, Blaming Her for Lack of Preparation
Mayor Karen Bass criticized Kristin Crowley for sending firefighters home before a blaze devastated the Pacific Palisades ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Kristin Crowley as city’s fire chief
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed Kristin Crowley as the city’s fire chief and has appointed former Chief Deputy ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removes LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over handling of Palisades fire
Bass has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as interim fire chief. Villanueva served with the LAFD for 41 years ...
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Interim Los Angeles Fire Chief Recently Retired from LAFD
Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva served in many roles during his 41-year career with Los Angeles Fire Department.
California rules will require more fire resistant homes in Palisades, Altadena
A blizzard engulfed Michael Kovac’s house as the Palisades fire approached on Jan. 7 — “an absolute blizzard of embers,” he ...