President Donald Trump once again raised the possibility of withholding federal disaster aid for Southern California’s wildfires unless certain conditions are met.
Insurance providers could charge policyholders a “supplemental fee” if the state’s insurer of last resort runs out of money.
In an interview aired Wednesday night, Trump said he may withhold aid to California until the state adjusts how it manages its scarce water resources. He falsely claimed that California’s fish conservation efforts in the northern part of the state are responsible for fire hydrants running dry in urban areas.
Smoke quickly filled the skies over Southern California on Wednesday as a new wildfire, dubbed the Hughes Fire, rapidly grew to more than 5,000 acres, video shows.
California still considers looting a crime. Newsom debunked the claim on X, and prosecutors have charged multiple people with looting.
SACRAMENTO — Los Angeles ... Mayor Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom were being questioned about state and local policies that may have changed the outcome of the L.A. County wildfires.
Evacuations are in effect for the California State University, Channel Islands campus after a wildfire sparked Thursday morning in Southern California.
In the wake of multiple wildfires that have torched tens of thousands of acres and, authorities say, left at least two dozen dead in Los Angeles County ... the wildfires in California," said ...
Fire Department and 10 other fire agencies sent resources to help fight the Palisades Fire in Southern California. Here's what we know.
Find out why California Republicans are pushing back against conditions on federal disaster aid for wildfire victims.
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.