Author of LAFD Palisades fire report declined to endorse final version, called it ‘highly unprofessional’

Battalion Chief Kenneth Cook's email adds to the growing evidence that city and LAFD officials attempted to burnish the ...

CBS News investigation finds lack of law enforcement action despite thousands of fireworks-related calls across Los Angeles

A CBS News California Investigation found data showing that hundreds of fires were ignited by illegal fireworks across Los ...

A new view of two critical days that set the stage for the devastating Palisades fire

Newly-released text messages and depositions from California State Parks staffers offer details of state actions and ...

LA Mayor Karen Bass’ ‘continuing negligence’ to blame for botched Palisades Fire response, lawsuit claims

Bass and the city also worked to “cover up the mayor’s incompetence” by firing the fire chief who spoke out, the legal papers ...

18 newly named police and fire chiefs will shape public safety priorities in Southern California in 2026

Here’s a look at the new leaders tasked with helping to shape the future of public safety in Los Angeles, Riverside, San ...

Edits to LAFD report raise new questions about Palisades fire response

Councilmember Monica Rodriguez raised concerns about in-house after-action reports being overseen by political appointees.

Vancouver picks new fire chief from Los Angeles Fire Department

The city of Vancouver has selected a new fire chief after a nationwide search. Fire Chief John L. Drake II will step into the ...
ABC7

Eyewitness Newsmakers: New LAFD chief talks Palisades Fire, department changes and future plans

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles City Fire Chief Jaime Moore is heading up a department that's facing mounting scrutiny for the Palisades Fire, as well as shrinking morale among the rank and file. He ...
NBC Los Angeles

OCFA Fire Chief Brian Fennessy announces retirement

Fire Chief Brian Fennessy announced Friday that he will be retiring from the Orange County Fire Authority. After nearly eight years of service, the decorated fire chief has decided to call it a career ...