L.A. Mayor Karen Bass What Wildfire Failures???
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In her first appearance since a long, closed-door meeting after Crowley’s comments made on Fox 11 Friday … Mayor Bass said she and the Chief have their “differences,” and those will be worked out down the road — “in private.”
KC is still in her role as Chief … and spoke after Bass to the media, giving an update on the growing blazes.
A “frustrated Californian” started an online petition calling for the immediate resignation of Mayor Bass … so far, it has gotten more than 56,000 signatures.
L. . A. . What Wildfire Failures, Mayor Karen Bass? The Chief and I Just Have “Differences.”.
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11/1/25 9:57 a.m. PT.
Mayor Bass is criticized by Kristin Crowley for reducing the fire department’s budget.
Crowley complained that the mayor had called for drastic budget cuts and that she had begged for more funding over a month ago because of things like fire trucks that were in such bad shape that they couldn’t be driven, hydrants that needed to be fixed, etc., but her requests were ignored.
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The stunning remarks made by LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley . about her on Friday night were swiftly dismissed by Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles. calling her out loud and clear.
For the first time since a lengthy, private meeting following Crowley’s remarks on Fox 11 Friday dot. The Chief and Mayor Bass have “differences,” which will be resolved “in private” later on, according to Mayor Bass. She avoided the drama of the meeting.
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Dot, naturally. To say “differences” seems like a huge understatement. Even after the chief begged for more funding more than a month ago for equipment that was in poor condition and other fighting issues, KC claimed that the city, meaning Bass, “failed” her department after the mayor called for drastic budget cuts.
KC remains in her position as Chief Dot. and updated the media on the escalating fires after Bass spoke. Her remarks from the previous day were not specifically addressed by her.
Later, both leaders reiterated their initial remarks. When asked about the drama once more by reporters, they responded that they were only concerned with putting out the fires.
The troubled Bass—and Gov. Gavin Newsom has been criticized by some members of the public for their response—or lack thereof—to the fatal fires that have ravaged parts of Altadena, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades this week.
A “frustrated Californian” launched an online petition demanding Mayor Bass Dot’s immediate resignation. Over 56,000 signatures have been collected thus far.
