A hearing will be held at City Hall Tuesday to appeal her firing by Mayor Karen Bass, who has been heavily criticized for the controversial ousting that came after public finger-pointing from both of

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has formally appealed her removal by Mayor Karen Bass, escalating an ongoing political battle.

After she was ousted, Crowley decided to remain in the department at a lower rank, an option she had under civil service protections.