Here is the updated incident timeline incorporating the additional details:

Date & Time (PST):

May 2024:
LAFD Budget Cut: The City of Los Angeles adopts a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cuts the Los Angeles Fire Department's (LAFD) funding by $17.6 million from the previous year's allocation.

December 4, 2024:
Warning from LAFD Chief: LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley writes a memo stating that budget cuts have limited the department's capacity to respond to large-scale emergencies, including wildfires.

January 7, 2025:
Fire Breaks Out: The Palisades Fire begins around 10:30 AM, quickly growing due to high winds.

January 8, 2025:
LAFD Budget Cut Announced: Mayor Karen Bass's office publicly announces the $17.6 million reduction in the LAFD's budget, citing reallocation for other municipal needs.
Internal LAFD Meeting: Chief Kristin Crowley holds a meeting to discuss the implications of the budget cut on department operations, training, and equipment maintenance.
LAFD Resource Donation: Chief Crowley signs off on the donation of surplus firefighting equipment to Ukraine, reducing the immediate available resources in LA.
Criticism of Mayor Bass: Reports emerge criticizing Mayor Karen Bass for having cut the fire department's budget by $17.6 million while she was on a trip to Ghana, which began around this time.

January 10, 2025:
Weather Warning Issued: The National Weather Service issues a high wind and fire warning for the Los Angeles area, predicting conditions conducive to rapid fire spread.
Mayor's Departure: Mayor Bass departs for Africa for a scheduled international conference on climate change, leaving the city's emergency management under interim leadership.

January 11, 2025:
Fire Breaks Out in Pacific Palisades: A fire starts in the Pacific Palisades area, quickly escalating due to high winds.
First Fire Department Response: LAFD units respond to the fire; reports indicate that response times and effectiveness are compromised due to recent budget cuts.
Hydrant Issues Reported: Firefighters on scene report that several hydrants in the area are dry or providing insufficient water pressure, slowing down firefighting efforts.
LADWP Notification: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is notified of the hydrant issues; CEO Janisse Quinones is informed but no immediate action is taken.

January 12, 2025:
Fire Spreads: The fire spreads beyond initial containment lines due to ongoing hydrant issues and resource limitations.
Emergency Water Supply Measures: LADWP finally begins emergency measures to restore water supply to fire hydrants, but the delay has significantly impacted the firefighting efforts.
Public Outcry and Media Coverage: Local media outlets report on the hydrant issues, budget cuts, and the mayor's absence, leading to public outcry and demands for accountability.
Mayor Returns: Mayor Bass returns from her trip, immediately briefed on the situation.
Press Conference: Mayor Bass, Chief Crowley, and CEO Quinones hold a joint press conference to address the fire management issues, with varying levels of responsibility acknowledgment.
Incident Report Requested: An individual requests an incident report on the criminal negligence related to the fire management, leading to this detailed timeline creation.

Post-Incident Actions:
Legal and Internal Investigations: Initiated to review the decisions made by the officials, their direct impact on the fire response capability, and whether criminal charges or administrative actions are warranted.
Review of Policies: Both LAFD and LADWP begin reviewing their operational and emergency response policies for necessary updates.

This timeline would be subject to updates based on witness statements, official records, and further investigation to ensure accuracy and completeness.