The Times obtained the memo, titled “LAFD AARR: Strategic Response Plan,” from the LAFD through the California Public Records Act. Mayor Karen Bass joins L.A. City Council and community safety leaders at City Hall in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday. Ronnie Villanueva speaks during his appointment as interim LAFD chief on Feb. 21, 2025. AdvertisementThe mayor’s role in altering the after-action report and managing its release has become an issue in her reelection campaign. After The Times report, Bass directed Moore to commission an independent investigation into the LAFD’s handling of the Lachman fire.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 20, 2026 21:40 UTC