President Trump is ripping California Gov. Gavin Newsom over mismanagement of the state leading up to the devastating wildfires and handling of sanctuary cities ahead of his visit to the Golden State.

Victims of the Palisades Fire are suing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for hampering firefighting efforts.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation into why the 117 million gallon hilltop reservoir above the Pacific Palisades has been empty since early 2024

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power faces a lawsuit for allegedly failing to manage water supplies, impacting efforts to combat the Palisades Fire. The suit claims a reservoir crucial for firefighting was dry,

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are suing the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power, alleging that the agencies' management of the water supply directly caused damage to their home in the Pacific Palisades Fire.

Palisades fire victims say the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power failed to manage supplies crucial to battling the blaze.

Critics have raised concerns about inadequate preparedness, water shortages and budget cuts hampering the city's response to the wildfires.

President Trump is ripping California Gov. Gavin Newsom over mismanagement of the state leading up to the devastating wildfires and handling of sanctuary cities ahead of his visit to the Golden State.

More influential in the spread of the wildfires were the extended drought and fierce Santa Ana winds that whipped up the flames and sent fire fronts hurtling towards residential areas. Still, those who are pursuing legal action, perhaps to cover uninsured losses, will be hoping to pin the blame on the state.