Newsom Suspends Rebuilding Regulations After Wildfire Devastation
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed an executive order suspending regulations that impede the rebuilding process after devastating wildfires. The three-page executive order signed by the governor this week aims to streamline the building permit process and roll back environmental regulations that make rebuilding multilayered and time-consuming and bureaucratic. The order covers all of Los […]
LA wildfire death toll rises to 24 — Eaton blaze now fifth-deadliest in California’s history
The death toll from the Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 24, with at least 16 still missing, tragic reports have revealed. update Sunday evening, from the Los Angeles County Coroner. The majority of the victims (16) died in the Eaton Fire, and eight died in the Palisades Fire (the two major fires that hit […]
Alleged California wildfire looters all from ‘out of town’
The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) recently released the identities of nearly a dozen attempted robbery suspects within the Palisades fire evacuation zone in Santa Monica, but none of them live in town, police said. Officials said six of the 10 suspects were in possession of “robbery tools.” All of them came to the disaster […]
Here’s how an Afghanistan veteran used his previous wildfire season experiences to save his home from the LA fire
A veteran of Afghanistan was able to save his family's home from a devastating wildfire in Los Angeles by using secrets he learned from previous wildfires in the city. American Legion Commander Jim Cragg said he took action several years ago to prevent the destruction of his home after a wildfire came too close for […]
Former British child star dies in Los Angeles wildfire, mother says
LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) – More than a dozen people have died in a wildfire in Los Angeles, authorities confirmed. Her mother confirmed that some of them are former child actors. Sherry Sykes, Rory Sykes' mother, said: Post to X The child actor turned philanthropist and professional speaker passed away on January 8th. Sykes was born […]
Schiff Calls for ‘Independent Commission’ to Investigate CA Wildfire Response
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Sunday on ABC's “This Week” that an independent commission should investigate the local and state response to Southern California's wildfires. “The governor called for an independent investigation into why places like the Palisades didn't have enough water. There were also water pressure issues in Altadena, and I support that independent […]
LA wildfire closes in on Brentwood — where Kamala, Lebron have homes
The Palisades Fire is headed for Brentwood, a Los Angeles suburb packed with multimillion-dollar mansions from everyone from Veep Kamala Harris to LeBron James. The upscale neighborhood, home to numerous Hollywood celebrities including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford and Dr. Dre, is the latest wealthy community to be hit by one of the worst disasters in […]
Newsom Attempts To Shift Blame Of Lackluster Wildfire Preparedness To Local Leaders: ‘What Happened?’
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass tour the Pacific Palisades downtown business district as the Palisades Fire continues to burn on January 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf9:39am – Sunday, January 12, 2025 California Governor Gavin Newsom recently tried to deflect responsibility […]
Gavin Newsom hits back at Donald Trump over wildfire blame game
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday fired back at President-elect Donald Trump, who harshly criticized the state and local government's response to the wildfires that ripped through Los Angeles County. Newsom, 57, suggested that President Trump, 78, was spreading “disinformation” and urged the president-elect to visit the region and see the devastation for himself. “I […]
LA County supervisor pens letter to Trump asking him to visit wildfire damage
In a letter to incoming leaders Friday, the chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors urged President-elect Trump to visit the fire areas. “I sent a letter to the president-elect @realDonaldTrump We invited him to visit our county to participate in wildfire recovery efforts and see the effects firsthand,” Kathryn Berger wrote in […]