California will spend $2.5 billion

Clip shows smoke from warehouse fire in Iraq, not wildfires in Los Angeles
As devastating wildfires fanned by powerful winds ravaged Los Angeles in January 2025, a video of a street shrouded in smoke was shared in social media posts with a false claim that it was filmed in the United States' second-biggest city.
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a more than $2.5 billion package to help the Los Angeles area recover from its recent deadly wildfires.
California wildfires: Los Angeles area on alert as high winds fan the flames
Utility and other crews continued to work in the Palisades Fire zone today, but there are hazards that include not only downed power lines and hot spots but
Los Angeles wildfires exposed the failings of California’s leadership
California should, then, follow a University of Chicago conclusion: “Wildfire emissions need to be a key part of climate policy if California is going to meet its emission reduction goals.” Instead, Newsom and company use climate change as an excuse, suggesting in essence that their hands are tied until we reverse the Earth’s climate trajectory.
Trump Pledges to ‘Take Care’ of Recovery in Los Angeles After Wildfires
The president toured severely damaged areas of Pacific Palisades after meeting with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California rushes billions in aid for Los Angeles fire recovery: ‘The first of many steps’
California passed a set of bills to expedite LA wildfire recovery funds as part of an extended special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to Palisades and Eaton fires.
California allocates over $2.5B for wildfire response, recovery
In the wake of devastating wildfires that have ravaged the state, California is allocating over $2.5 billion for response and preparedness, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced Thursday. The substantial outlay
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
Expect Los Angeles’ multibillion-dollar fire recovery to bring fraud, abuse and more misfortune
Law enforcement and prosecutors are geared up for scammers who are expected to exploit relief for victims of the Palisades ...
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President Trump’s bound for Los Angeles — threatening to withhold fire aid and keeping California Gov. Newsom out of the loop
The Trump administration apparently opted not to coordinate at all with Gov. Newsom while planning the president's visit to ...
California real estate mogul: 'Put politics aside and get Los Angeles rebuilt'
Real estate mogul Mauricio Umansky said California needs to work with the federal government in order to help Los Angeles ...
Fast-moving Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County as California officials order evacuations
Officials ordered evacuations in the area surrounding the Hughes Fire on Wednesday morning, located near Castaic Lake in Los ...
California fires live updates: Los Angeles County fires death toll rises to 28
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in an update Thursday that 18 people remain missing after the Southern ...
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How to help victims of California wildfires affecting Los Angeles County
The California Fire Foundation said it is working ... The Anderson Munger Family YMCA in Los Angeles is seeking donations of food, snacks, water and essential and emergency supplies.
What Fires Will Do to California's Housing Market
The Los Angeles fires are likely to exacerbate California's inventory and affordability crisis, bringing up demand at a time when supply has further shrunk.