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Much of the blame game following the LA fires centers around who knew what and when. Karma Dickerson and Annabelle Sedano reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Former LAFD Chief has been re-assigned within the fire department. Alex Rozier and Robert Kovacik report for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

A political spectacle involving Los Angeles’ top female trailblazers was on public display Tuesday over the firing of the LAFD’s first female chief.

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley will speak publicly for the first time on Tuesday since being dismissed by Mayor Karen Bass. As she appeals her termination to the LA City Council, will she have enough votes to get her job back?...
Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard takes us behind the scenes following the catastrophic Palisades Fire in Los Angeles...

Six days after being fired by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her dismissal to the LA  City Council. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Feb. 27, 2025. 

Kristin Crowley has appealed her termination as LAFD chief to the Los Angeles City Council after she was dismissed from the position nearly a week ago by Mayor Karen Bass.

A Los Angeles City Council divided over the Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley met for the first time since the dismissal.

A Los Angeles City Council divided over the Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley met for the first time Tuesday since the dismissal was announced. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 25, 2025.

Tensions are mounting in Los Angeles after Mayor Karen Bass fired Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, a move that has sparked backlash from local officials and the firefighter’s union. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2025.

After Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the removal of former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, the ousted leader responded with a statement Saturday afternoon. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2025.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired the city’s fire chief, Kristin Crowley, after a public dispute between them over the fire department’s readiness before the Palisades Fire. Watch the announcement from Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley Friday following weeks of tensions that mounted over preparations for the deadly Los Angeles wildfires in January.

Four new fire recovery centers opened across Los Angeles Tuesday morning to assist the victims of the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires. 

LA Mayor Bass addressed questions about her leadership during the deadly January wildfires in Los Angeles and whether her trip to Africa was a mistake.

Los Angeles Mayor Bass says her mission is to regain confidence that may have eroded during the LA wildfires. Bass spoke with NBCLA’s Conan Nolan Feb. 13, 2025.

Dozens of service emergency vehicles are sitting unused at a maintenance yard in Lincoln Heights, following the $18 million budget cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department. 

Dozens of fire trucks and ambulances continue to sit unused at lot in Lincoln Heights, Councilmember Tracy Park says lack of mechanics and resources could be the issue. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Feb. 6, 2025. 

LA Mayor Karen Bass is pushing to fast track a proposed sanctuary city ordinance to other LA leaders. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2024.

The LAPD rescued more than 80 teen girls from human trafficking in the Figueroa Corridor, officials said. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 4, 2024. 

The Figueroa Corridor Human Trafficking Initiative will target sex traffickers who often exploit girls along the Figueroa Corridor in South LA.