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Wildfire, California

California wildfires live updates: New evacuation orders as Palisades fire expands east

Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an independent investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and the reported unavailability of water supplies from the Santa Ynez Reservoir.

Forbes on MSN · 1h

California Wildfire Live Updates: Newsom Launches Investigation Into Crucial Water Shortages As Death Toll Reaches 11

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday an investigation into water shortages that occurred as large blazes scorched Los Angeles County this week, making the declaration before the disaster’s death toll reached 11.

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USA TODAY on MSN · 38m

LA wildfires cause historic destruction; winds predicted to build again: Live updates

The Archer Fire, ignited Friday near the Granada Hills area of the county, not far from the already blazing Hurst Fire.

Trump, Newsom and California

The New York Times · 5h

As L.A. Fires Rage, Trump and Newsom’s Hostilities Resurface

California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, and President-elect Donald J. Trump have long feuded. Can the rancor be set aside to help a devastated city recover?

Washington Examiner on MSN · 17h

California Democrats held special session to ‘Trump-proof’ the state as fires rage

Republicans called for the session to be shut down “immediately" and accused Newsom of cutting wildfire prevention funding by 80% over the last four years.

Yahoo · 17h

Newsom invites Trump to California to see L.A. fire damage

After Donald Trump blamed him for the L.A. County wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom invited the incoming president to come meet with victims and survey the damage.

Gavin Newsom Cut $100M From Fire Prevention Budget

Newsweek on MSN · 21h

Gavin Newsom Cut $100M From Fire Prevention Budget Before California Fires

Just over $100 million was cut from California's wildfire and forest resilience fund in the latest budget, though total spending has grown sharply since 2014.

Yahoo · 18h

LAFD chief says budget cuts hindered response to California fires

Mayor Karen Bass said cuts to LAFD's budget did not impact the city's response to the deadly wildfires. The city's fire chief disagreed.

Hindustan Times on MSN · 9h

Gavin Newsom slams report claiming he cut fire budget by $100M months before LA wildfires, ‘A ridiculous lie’

A report claimed that the budget eliminated $101 million from seven "wildfire and forest resilience" programs.

California Gov. Newsom orders independent investigation

The New York Times · 13h

Newsom Wants to Know Why Fire Hydrants Went Dry

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California ordered an inquiry into a loss of water pressure after it was revealed that a reservoir was offline when the fires started.

Yahoo · 1d

Watch: Gavin Newsom confronted by furious LA resident after fire hydrants run dry

A furious Los Angeles mother confronted Gavin Newsom, California’s star Democratic governor, demanding to know why hydrants are running dry while wildfires devastate the city.

FOX News on MSN · 16h

California Gov. Newsom orders independent investigation after hydrants run dry: 'We need answers'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded an independent investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power after fire hydrants went dry during the devastating fires.

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Newsweek · 1d

Celebrities Condemn Gavin Newsom as Fires Level Los Angeles

NEW: Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson blast California Governor Gavin Newsom for failing to prepare Los Angeles for the devastating wildfires. "They spent $24 billion last year on the homeless, and what did they spend on preventing these wildfires?" "In 2019, Newsom said he would take... pic.twitter.com/xJaQeDVMIA

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Raging Los Angeles Fires Continue to Wreak Destruction

Several wildfires continue to burn wide swaths of Los Angeles County, destroying thousands of structures and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate.

DW on MSN · 11h

Los Angeles fires: Governor orders probe of water problems

California Governor Gavin Newsom said water shortage issues "likely impaired" firefighting. Meanwhile, the death toll has risen to 11. DW has the latest.

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Newsom calls Trump's claims 'pure fiction' after president-elect points finger over California fire tragedy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom fired back at President-elect Trump after a day-long back-and-forth over the California wildfire ...

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California woman begs Newsom for answers on fire crisis: ‘Why was there no water?’

"I would do whatever I can," Newsom told a California resident who asked him if he would fill hydrants himself, prompting her ...

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Newsom Confirms Mexico Sending Firefighters to Help California

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday afternoon confirmed Mexico will send firefighters to help Los Angeles battle ...

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Biden, Newsom tout 'some progress' in battling CA fires, call for an end to the 'misinformation'

President Joe Biden hosted a briefing on the Los Angeles-area wildfires Friday, saying progress is being made but there is ...

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L.A. mayor, California governor criticized over fires as political clash ensues

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass came under sharp criticism for her response to a series of raging wildfires on Thursday, while ...

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Mother confronts Gov. Newsom over Los Angeles County fires after claiming daughter's school burned down

California Gov. Newsom was confronted by a mother in Los Angeles County who said her daughter's school burned down as several ...

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Gavin Newsom May Be 'Criminally' Liable for LA Fires—Marjorie Taylor Greene

As Los Angeles is scorched by rapidly spreading fires, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says the state's governor may be liable for them.

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LA fires underscore how much California has to lose if Trump withholds disaster aid

The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster. President-elect Trump has threatened ...

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