The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion on Wednesday, March 5, to seek $3.3 million to maintain the current staffing levels of crossing guards for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.
Union firefighters, a major force in city politics, strongly objected to the removal of former Chief Kristin Crowley.
The former Los Angeles fire chief who was ousted by Mayor Karen Bass after the most destructive wildfire in city history failed to win back her job Tuesday, falling short with her argument that her dismissal was based on false accusations about her conduct and decision-making.
Former Los Angeles Fire Dept. Chief Kristin Crowley attends a city council meeting Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. The council voted 13-2 to shelve the proposal in what amounted to a show ...