Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley sues Mayor Karen Bass for defamation
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a defamation lawsuit against Mayor Karen Bass. Crowley alleges the mayor lied about her response to the Palisades Fire to shift blame and protect her own image.
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a defamation lawsuit against Mayor Karen Bass. Crowley alleges the mayor lied about her response to the Palisades Fire to shift blame and protect her own image.
Palisades Fire trial: Jury deliberations begin in historic LA wildfire arson case
A federal jury in Los Angeles begins deliberations on Wednesday to decide if Jonathan Rinderknecht set the destructive January 2025 Palisades Fire.
A federal jury in Los Angeles begins deliberations on Wednesday to decide if Jonathan Rinderknecht set the destructive January 2025 Palisades Fire.
Health concerns persist as Boyle Heights warehouse fire enters 8th day
Los Angeles firefighters continue to utilize heavy equipment and exterior streams to combat a stubborn warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, aiming for full extinguishment by Friday.
Los Angeles firefighters continue to utilize heavy equipment and exterior streams to combat a stubborn warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, aiming for full extinguishment by Friday.
LAFD funding measure heads to November ballot as firefighters warn of lagging response times
Another tax hike could be on the horizon for Los Angeles. The LA City Council voted 14-0 to place a measure on the November ballot that would raise the local sales tax to 10.25%.
Another tax hike could be on the horizon for Los Angeles. The LA City Council voted 14-0 to place a measure on the November ballot that would raise the local sales tax to 10.25%.
10.25% LA sales tax to appear on Nov. ballot
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to place a half-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot to secure additional funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department. If approved by voters, the tax hike would push LA's current sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25%.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to place a half-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot to secure additional funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department. If approved by voters, the tax hike would push LA's current sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25%.
Boyle Heights warehouse fire: LAFD sets Friday target for full extinguishment
Los Angeles firefighters are utilizing specialized industrial tactics and heavy equipment to extinguish a massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, targeting a Friday conclusion.
Los Angeles firefighters are utilizing specialized industrial tactics and heavy equipment to extinguish a massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, targeting a Friday conclusion.
Former LA firefighters union secretary arrested for alleged $83K foundation theft
Former LA firefighters union secretary Adam Walker faces grand theft and forgery charges for allegedly stealing $83,000 from a charity foundation.
Former LA firefighters union secretary Adam Walker faces grand theft and forgery charges for allegedly stealing $83,000 from a charity foundation.
Inside one of America's busiest fire stations: A day with LAFD Station 11
A FOX 11 ride-along captured firefighters at LAFD Station 11 responding to overdoses, medical emergencies, fire alarms, rescues and rubbish fires in just five hours.
A FOX 11 ride-along captured firefighters at LAFD Station 11 responding to overdoses, medical emergencies, fire alarms, rescues and rubbish fires in just five hours.
Nonstop calls at LAFD's station 11
A FOX 11 ride-along captured firefighters at LAFD Station 11 responding to overdoses, medical emergencies, fire alarms, rescues and rubbish fires in just five hours.
A FOX 11 ride-along captured firefighters at LAFD Station 11 responding to overdoses, medical emergencies, fire alarms, rescues and rubbish fires in just five hours.
Firetruck flips over in Sunland; 2 crew members hurt
A firetruck flipped over in a pileup crash in Los Angeles.
A firetruck flipped over in a pileup crash in Los Angeles.
18 displaced in Koreatown apartment fire
Eighteen people were displaced Tuesday after a two-story apartment fire in Koreatown led to a partial roof collapse and a major LAFD response.
Eighteen people were displaced Tuesday after a two-story apartment fire in Koreatown led to a partial roof collapse and a major LAFD response.
LAFD: Residents climb out window to escape fire in Canoga Park
LAFD arson investigators are investigating the cause of a Tuesday morning apartment fire in Canoga Park that injured two people and displaced six others.
LAFD arson investigators are investigating the cause of a Tuesday morning apartment fire in Canoga Park that injured two people and displaced six others.
2 firefighters hurt battling stubborn Beverly Crest house fire
An estimated 100 Los Angeles City firefighters were battling a house fire in the affluent Beverly Crest area on Tuesday afternoon.
An estimated 100 Los Angeles City firefighters were battling a house fire in the affluent Beverly Crest area on Tuesday afternoon.
Jonathan Rinderknecht: Defense attorneys seek dismissal of charges in deadly Palisades Fire case
Defense attorneys are calling for the case against 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire, to be dismissed.
Defense attorneys are calling for the case against 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire, to be dismissed.
Ex-LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley sues city, alleges Bass used her as scapegoat for Palisades Fire
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a retaliation lawsuit against Los Angeles, alleging Mayor Karen Bass blamed her for the Palisades Fire to cover up budget cuts.
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a retaliation lawsuit against Los Angeles, alleging Mayor Karen Bass blamed her for the Palisades Fire to cover up budget cuts.
Palisades Fire victims 'insulted' by new brush clearance bill
Fire victims in Pacific Palisades say they are frustrated and confused after receiving brush clearance bills from the City of Los Angeles for properties where their homes once stood.
Fire victims in Pacific Palisades say they are frustrated and confused after receiving brush clearance bills from the City of Los Angeles for properties where their homes once stood.
Confidential memo shows LAFD tried to protect Bass from Palisades fire criticism
A new report uncovers a confidential memo showing the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to protect Mayor Karen Bass from criticism over the city's response to the Palisades Fire.
A new report uncovers a confidential memo showing the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to protect Mayor Karen Bass from criticism over the city's response to the Palisades Fire.
Internal records show Bass asserted 'ultimate authority' over post-Palisades Fire messaging
Internal emails suggest Mayor Karen Bass directed the LAFD’s media strategy following the 2025 Palisades Fire after-action report.
Internal emails suggest Mayor Karen Bass directed the LAFD’s media strategy following the 2025 Palisades Fire after-action report.
Pursuit suspect crashes into Metro bus in Westlake; multiple people injured
At least three people were injured after an LAPD burglary pursuit ended in a crash with a Metro bus in Westlake.
At least three people were injured after an LAPD burglary pursuit ended in a crash with a Metro bus in Westlake.
Bass' office denies altering Palisades Fire after-action report
Mayor Karen Bass' office denied reports that said she directed the watering down of an after-action report that detailed alleged failings of the Los Angeles Fire Department during last year's Palisades Fire.
Mayor Karen Bass' office denied reports that said she directed the watering down of an after-action report that detailed alleged failings of the Los Angeles Fire Department during last year's Palisades Fire.