Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires
President Trump has called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to "release the water." and claimed FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the L.A. fires. Here's what to know.
Gavin Newsom signs $2.5 billion wildfire relief bill for Los Angeles cleanup, recovery
California lawmakers unanimously approved $2.5 billion to aid wildfire cleanup and recovery in the Los Angeles area Thursday morning just 10 days after Gov. Gavin Newsom called for it in a special session.
Gavin Newsom announces LA Rises philanthropic initiative to aid wildfire recovery efforts
The governor tapped former LA Laker Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman, and Olympics 2028 organizer to lead the philanthropic effort.
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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - Special Water Supply Edition
President Donald Trump on Monday issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a new
Los Angeles wildfires: Residents sue over lack of water, but did this cause the devastation?
Even before the wildfires are extinguished, LA residents look to blame a lack of water on the devastation. The Los Angeles wildfires have caused devastation across the county, with more than 12,000 homes and buildings lost to the blaze.
Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag Sue City of Los Angeles After Losing Home in Palisades Fire
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are suing the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power, alleging that the agencies' management of the water supply directly caused damage to their home in the Pacific Palisades Fire.
Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag Sue Los Angeles Over Water Supply Issues That Hampered Firefighting
The lawsuit faults the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for delaying repairs to a massive reservoir that services the Pacific Palisades.
Trump visits California after ripping 'idiot' Newsom on wildfire; critics bash crime, homelessness, spending
President Trump is ripping California Gov. Gavin Newsom over mismanagement of the state leading up to the devastating wildfires and handling of sanctuary cities ahead of his visit to the Golden State.
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Rebooted bill would allow bonds for California's last-resort insurer
The legislation would permit a state government conduit issuer to sell bonds to bolster the last-resort FAIR Plan in the wake of Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Newsom’s LA Rises Initiative Not Just About Rebuilding Los Angeles, But City’s Rebirth & Path Forward For “The Next 50 Or 100 Years”
The post-wildfire public-private partnership includes at least $100M of private capital and will shape "what L.A. is going to be like for the next 50 or 100 years."
California wildfires latest: Rain brings relief — and mudslides — to burn areas in Los Angeles
More than an inch of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles Monday afternoon, triggering flash flood watches and warnings in areas scorched by this month's wildfires.
Los Angeles reservoirs filled before blazes, except for one needing repairs | Fact check
Except for a reservoir with a damaged cover that had to be drained, Los Angeles had kept its reservoirs filled before the January 2025 wildfires.