A new executive order signed by the Democratic governor protects residents of hard-hit areas from unfair offers by real estate investors.
Cal Fire’s total base wildfire protection budget has nearly tripled over the past 10 years, from $1.1 billion in 2014‑15 to $3 billion in 2023‑24.
It is the strongest response Newsom has made so far in the week since the fires first erupted in the Los Angeles area.
Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass for their response to the wildfires in Los Angeles, arguing it was an 'enormous failure.'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $2.5 billion wildfire response and recovery package in the ongoing special session of the Legislature dedicated to "Trump-proofing" California. Newsom and state legislative leaders have agreed to set aside $50 million to defend California from the incoming Donald Trump administration,
The governor lashed back after several Republican leaders said that aid to his state as it deals with deadly wildfires should be conditional.
Author and podcaster Brian J. Karem wrote: "I have evacuated 2 sons in the last 2 days. Thank God they are safe. Anyone who blames Gavin Newsom for this is a moron. Wildfires are an act of God or an arsonist. Newsom is neither.
Mr. Wonderful isn’t holding back his scrutiny of California’s governor and L.A. mayor amid discussion on tying wildfire aid to the debt limit.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sparked fierce outrage for soliciting donations to victims of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires via his super PAC, which pushed users to add their personal information to a Democratic fundraising site.
California governor launches a fact-checking site amid historic wildfires and doubles National Guard as flames threaten more landmarks.
Just over $100 million was cut from California's wildfire and forest resilience fund in the latest budget, though total spending has grown sharply since 2014.
Governor Newsom on Monday proposed $2.5 billion in additional funding for emergency response and recovery efforts to the LA wildfires.