A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned about impact of budget cuts
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.
LA fire chief warned Mayor Karen Bass last month that budget cuts would impact department’s ability to fight wildfires
The budget, approved last year by Bass, cut mainly administrative jobs but also axed about $7 million from its overtime budget.
As the L.A. fires rage, Mayor Karen Bass faces fierce criticism for overseas trip, budget cuts
As the most destructive fire in Los Angeles area history rages, Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism over the timing of an overseas trip and budget cuts made months ago that affected the city’s fire department.
LA Times owner blames mayor for cutting fire department budget ahead of wildfires: 'Competence matters'
Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Pat Soon-Shiong remarked how Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass cut the fire department’s budget prior to the ongoing Palisades fires.
LA Mayor Karen Bass Remained Silent When Asked About Fire Dept. Budget Cut
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass remained silent when a reporter asked about her absence during the start of the LA wildfires and about the Fire Department’s budget cut. On Wednesday, Mayor Bass returned to the country to deal with the city’s response to the devastating wildfires.
Los Angeles cut $17.5M from fire department budget months before deadly fires
Seven months before the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, the city's fire department budget for this fiscal year was cut by more than $17.5 million, records show.
Pacific Palisades Wildfire: LA Mayor Karen Bass Cut Fire Dept. Funding By $17.6m To Benefit Homeless
LA Mayor Karen Bass faces intense criticism for cutting the fire department's budget by $17.6 million, just months before the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire. Critics argue that Bass’ decision to allocate nearly double the amount for homelessness,
LA mayor cut city fire budget to prioritize homeless
LA Mayor Karen Bass cut the city's fire department budget last year so she could spend more on the city's endless homelessness crisis.
Megyn Kelly accuses LAFD chief Kristin Crowley and LA Mayor Karen Bass of putting DEI ahead of fire prevention as Palisades wildfires rage
Megyn Kelly sounded off on Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley and Mayor Karen Bass — charging that the ...
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Los Angeles wildfires: Threads post falsely claims police are searching for suspect tied to MAGA
A Jan. 8 Threads post said the Los Angeles Police Department is "looking for three ‘persons of interest’ all tied to a MAGA website who were spotted at the source of all three major LA fires. This ...
Elon Musk And More Right-Wing Critics Blame Diversity, Equity And Inclusion For LA Wildfires—With Little Evidence
Musk said in a social media post “DEI means people DIE” without elaborating on how diversity commitments would impede the Los ...
Who Is Kristin Crowley? Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Wave of Anger
The anger comes as authorities said the four fires, which have burned almost 4,000 acres, have not yet been contained.
Crews attack Palisades Fire from the air as fierce winds weaken
As the winds died down Tuesday, super scoopers were able to take flight, bringing much needed waterdrops to the fire line.
Fatalities confirmed in Pacific Palisades as Los Angeles fire death toll rises
Strong winds fuelled a massive fire in southern California, flattening homes, overtaking roads and and forcing at least 30,000 to evacuate. The fire in Pacific Palisades exploded from 10 acres to more ...
California wildfires live updates: 6 killed, Palisades Fire grows as Sunset Fire spreads through Hollywood Hills, 360,000 people evacuated
“Damage assessments are ongoing at the Palisades fire. Preliminary reports estimate the damage or destroyed structures to be ...
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California Caught Off Guard By Massive Fires After LA Fire Dept Spent Years Pushing Diversity, ‘Racial Equity’
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) committed significant resources to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives ...
Who’s in Charge of the Firefighting Effort?
As such, the effort to fight the multiple fires raging across the Southland has required coordination between many agencies.
Right-Wingers Are Blaming the L.A. Fires on Diversity
Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and commentators across right-wing media are blaming the Los Angeles fires on diversity rather than climate change.
James Woods blasts Los Angeles fire chief for diversity push—while evacuating his home
As devastating wildfires tear through southern California, burning thousands of acres and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate, conservatives online are spotlighting Los Angeles Fire Department Chief ...