President Donald Trump announced that he was withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, the Washington Examiner reported. The move was among the numerous executive orders Trump signed on his first day in office after his inauguration. The new president called the climate agreement unfair and costly while announcing the decision.
Burn scars in areas of the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire are of top concern, as the risk for mudslides, landslides, flash floods and debris flow is high in fire zones.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been an omnipresent figure as fires have burned across the nation’s most populous county. He surveyed damage with emergency officials, peppered network and cable television with interviews,
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have faced sharp criticism from their opponents and some residents over their preparations for and handling of the devastating wildfires gripping the state.
Cal Fire’s total base wildfire protection budget has nearly tripled over the past 10 years, from $1.1 billion in 2014‑15 to $3 billion in 2023‑24.
Actor Michael Rapaport attacked California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week for focusing on "Trump-proofing" the state when he should have been "fire-proofing" it.
The campaign organizer said waiting longer to recall Newsom would have "massive detrimental effects on the state."
Gavin Newsom is echoing the incoming Trump administration as he touts government efficiency. But the governor has expanded the size and scope of California’s government to an all-time high.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded the focus of a special session he called to pass legislation safeguarding the state's progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump's return to office.
Justine Bateman called for California voters to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass from office following the city and state's response to the LA fires.
Mr. Wonderful isn’t holding back his scrutiny of California’s governor and L.A. mayor amid discussion on tying wildfire aid to the debt limit.
It is the strongest response Newsom has made so far in the week since the fires first erupted in the Los Angeles area.