Ousted L.A. Fire Chief Claims Mayor Bass Cut Department’s Budget by $17.6 Million, Demands Apology By Charisma Madarang / Rolling Stone Aug. 20, 2025 Kristen Crowley claimed the mayor orchestrated a campaign of misinformation to protect her political image after the catastrophic blaze Kristin Crowley, the former chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department ousted from her position earlier this year, filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass, [...]