Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva said that a “working draft” had been sent to Mayor Karen Bass’ office, Genethia Hudley Hayes told The Times on Tuesday. | EARLIER: LAFD chief admits Palisades Fire report was softened to protect leadershipIn the conversation, which took place in mid-August or later, Villanueva said that the mayor’s office had asked for “refinements,” but he did not say what they were, according to Hudley Hayes. The Times had previously reported that Hudley Hayes was concerned enough about possible edits that she sought advice from a deputy city attorney. We hadn’t seen one — it was taking a long time,” Hudley Hayes said. The immediate and most pressing crisis is the Palisades After Action Report,” LAFD Assistant Chief Kairi Brown wrote in an email to eight other people.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 07, 2026 18:40 UTC