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Governor of California, Congress

California governor requests $40 billion for fire aid, Washington Post reports

California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking Congress for nearly $40 billion in disaster funding to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild areas scorched by last month's devastating wildfires, the Washington Post reported on Friday citing a letter.

The Washington Post on MSN · 10h

California governor requests nearly $40 billion from Congress for fire aid

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is seeking funding to help Los Angeles recover from the wind-driven fires that swept across the Pacific Palisades and Altadena last month.

California Gov. Newsom requests nearly $40 billion in wildfire recovery funding in letter to Congress

The aid would go toward “immediate and long-term recovery work needed to rebuild lives and properties,” according to the letter.

Los Angeles Mayor Removes Fire Chief

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 14h

Los Angeles Mayor Removes Fire Chief Over Palisades Blaze Response

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass dismissed the city’s fire chief following her management of the devastating wildfire that tore through the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood last month.Bass said she removed Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley from her position after the fire department chose not to position many of its firefighting resources ahead of the life-threatening windstorm that fueled the growth of wildfires in early January.

Firehouse · 16h

Los Angeles Fire Chief Terminated by Mayor Following Deadly Wildfires

Fire Chief Kristin Crowley told the mayor and city council before the deadly wildfire the department wasn't prepared to handle a major incident in Los Angeles.

The New York Times · 13h

Los Angeles Mayor Removes Fire Chief, Blaming Her for Lack of Preparation

Mayor Karen Bass criticized Kristin Crowley for sending firefighters home before a blaze devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

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Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Donate ₹6.5 Crore To Los Angeles Wildfires Relief Efforts

Hollywood star Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson are contributing to the relief efforts towards Los Angeles wildfires that ...

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Quick rebuild sought after Los Angeles wildfires, but same risks threaten new disasters

A similar program was implemented in 2017 in Houston after Hurricane Harvey caused $125 billion in damage. Rather than ...

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Walters: Los Angeles wildfires intensify political jousting over home insurance premiums

The horrendously destructive and deadly Los Angeles wildfires erupted in January just as Insurance Commissioner Ricardo ...

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Gas or electric? Residents rebuilding in wildfire zones must check a box. Choice isn’t that simple.

In May, the South Coast Air Quality Management District will hold a public hearing on proposed new rules that will result in ...

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Richard Grenell: There will be conditions on Los Angeles fire aid

President Donald Trump’s special envoy Richard Grenell said there will be strings attached to California wildfire aid. “As a ...

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Update: Palisades Fire remains 100% contained, 23,706.6 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County

Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,706.6 acres after being active for ...

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Rock smashes through windshield, injures driver on 10 freeway in downtown Los Angeles

A driver was struck in the chest by a large rock that crashed through his windshield while he was driving on the 10 freeway ...

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‘Disaster amnesia’: The Los Angeles wildfires revealed a deeper, more vicious cycle that has plagued California for decades

The secret is out, but the charred remains of LA neighborhoods still might not be enough to change the Golden State’s ...

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