The Los Angeles Fire Department did not inform the city’s Department of Water and Power until mid-February that more than 1,000 fire hydrants needed repairs, despite being aware of the issues ...

"They're already conducting an analysis of windstorm and wildfires," Crowley said. "In contrast to LAFD, FSRI has resources to conduct a thorough investigation… that will be independent ...

The LAFD could have sent at least 10 additional engines to Pacific Palisades before the fire — engines that could have been on patrol along the hillsides and canyons, several former top ...

“I especially want to thank UFLAC President Freddy Escobar, the many other UFLAC leaders, and the members who supported my efforts to shine the light on LAFD’s needs. Standing up, speaking ...

Crowley remained with LAFD at a lower rank but her new position was previously unspecified. As of Tuesday, her new title is Assistant Chief of LAFD’s Operations Valley Bureau. The former chief ...

It would be more than 18 minutes after the 911 call before Engine 23 or any other firefighting crew reached the scene that morning of Jan. 7, according to an LAFD incident log obtained by The Times.

Despite having lost, the special meeting was an opportunity for Crowley to publicly defend herself against the Mayor's public accusations that she failed to properly lead the LAFD during the fires.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass terminated LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley Friday afternoon, blaming her for improperly staffing the Palisades and Eaton fires. "Acting in the best ...

LAFD reported the findings of its inspections in mid-February, despite the fact that they were performed months earlier. The inspections were performed well before the Palisades Fire, which ...

The strongest wave of a powerful winter storm reached Southern California overnight, bringing flash flood warnings, gusty winds, and dropping snow levels that will affect traffic Thursday morning ...