Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfire as fierce winds start to subside
Firefighters in Southern California made progress in extinguishing a wildfire that destroyed 132 structures, most of them homes, but were forced to sort through the remains of charred homes as they were fanned by strong winds that began to weaken Friday. Some were able to return to do so. Marianne Belote returned to a hillside […]
Voters decide on climate measures, reject initiative to tax natural gas powered buildings in California city
Voters in various states on Tuesday decided on ballot initiatives that will determine whether to expand and fund environmental and climate-related projects in each state. In Berkeley, California, voters rejected a measure that would have imposed a tax on buildings larger than 15,000 square feet that use heating equipment such as natural gas or gas […]
132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside
Wildfires in southern California have destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday, and the fierce winds are expected to subside. The fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County and has grown to approximately 32 square miles with a 5% containment rate. The cause has not been determined. […]
California Republican who impeached Trump wins reelection
Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) will be elected to represent his district in Congress for another term, a key victory for Republicans as they seek to maintain their narrow House majority, and Policy Desk. This is a project of the headquarters. Valadao defeated Democrat Rudy Salas in a rematch of the 2022 race for California's 22nd […]
Gov. Newsom Prepares Special Session To ‘Protect California’ From Second Trump Term
California Governor Gavin Newsom watches the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf5:03 PM – Thursday, November 7, 2024 California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom reportedly preparing to challenge 47 state legislaturesth President-elect Donald Trump plans […]
California Gov. Newsom calls for special legislative session after Trump win
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued a proclamation Thursday calling a special session of the state Legislature aimed at preserving civil rights and opening up potential lawsuits ahead of the incoming Trump administration. . The special session, scheduled to begin Dec. 2, will focus on fundamental rights, reproductive freedom, climate action and strengthening California's legal […]
Southern California wildfires driven by Santa Ana winds burn 15K acres
Powerful Santa Ana winds near Los Angeles are raising the threat of the most severe wildfires in years across Southern California. Unrelenting wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph have created the perfect storm, leading to rapid fire spread and widespread evacuations. These conditions led to a devastating wildfire explosion in Ventura County on Wednesday. […]
California Gov. Newsom says he will work with Trump, but issues warning
California Governor Gavin Newsom, responding for the first time to President-elect Trump's victory over Vice President Harris in the 2024 presidential election, said he would work with Trump but would not issue a warning. Newsom shared his remarks on social media Wednesday, saying that Trump's second term in office is “not the outcome we wanted,” […]
California Mountain fire wildfire spread by winds
A fast-moving wildfire fanned by strong winds exploded in size in just a few hours, destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate, before leaving Los Angeles on Thursday. It struck communities in the northwest for a second day. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement that more than 10,000 people […]
Progressive California county appears to recall two Soros-backed politicians amid devastating crime surge
Voters in Alameda County, California, appear to have chosen to remove two George Soros-backed politicians from office as many businesses flee the area due to a devastating crime spike. Ahead of the November election, separate recall efforts have been launched against Oakland Mayor Shen Tao (D) and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price (D). “The […]