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 officials: L.A. wildfires will probably extend tax deadlines, impacting state budget
The catastrophic wildfires devastating Los Angeles will probably delay tax deadlines for people in affected areas, which will ...
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces critical leadership test as questions emerge about wildfire response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing withering criticism for her response to the firestorm ravaging her city.
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45K sign petition demanding LA Mayor Karen Bass resign over fire response
Over 45,000 sign a petition demanding Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass resign, citing mismanagement of the city's wildfire crisis.
California clawing out of deficit with smaller government and boosted revenue
The primary drivers of the newfound surplus was a $9.4 billion tax revenue windfall and an elimination of 6,500 vacant positions ...
No ‘water system in the world’ could have handled the LA fires. How the region could have minimized the damage
Widespread destruction from the L.A. fires was inevitable, given the drought and winds. Still, the region could have been ...
Newsom's 2025-2026 budget released, highlights disaster relief amid raging wildfires
Joe Stephenshaw, California’s Department of Finance director, highlighted wildfire relief efforts and CAL Fire staffing in ...
Pastor, founder of LA Dream Center accepting donations, housing homeless amid raging wildfires in California
The founder of the LA Dream Center told Fox News Digital that Wolfgang Puck, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Florence Pugh are among the celebrities bringing awareness to wildfire relief efforts.
Newsom budget plan fully funds Pre-K, maintains money to clear homeless encampments
On Friday, state finance officials unveiled the governor’s full $322 billion budget proposal which funds Newsom’s signature ...
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California Has More Money Than Expected. Here’s How Gov. Newsom Wants to Spend It
Most of the cuts took hold last summer, but Newsom is going forward with slashing state support to the University of ...
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California has more money than expected. Here’s how Gavin Newsom wants to spend it
Gov. Newsom expects a small California budget surplus after facing a deficit one year ago. His office is releasing details as ...
Wildfire disaster proves why 'competence,' not party, matters in electing leaders: L.A. Times owner
Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong argued that the handling of the LA wildfires proves that leaders must be ...