California Sen. Alex Padilla introduced several bills to increase firefighter pay, expand FEMA funding and include affordable housing as part of disaster response.

Alex Padilla Proposes Bold Plan for Firefighter Pay and Affordable Housing in Wake of California Fires. Sen. Alex Padilla of California has unveiled a groundbreaking legislat

Amid the ongoing wildfire crisis, and ahead of the Inauguration of Donald Trump, Cher Calvin goes one-on-one with California Senator Alex Padilla. Padilla discusses the wildfire response ...

Alex Padilla is introducing a package of bills to increase their ... the Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act, would expand funding from FEMA for firefighting tools that are put in place before a disaster. The bill would allow for FEMA ...

California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla said he will attend the 47th presidential inauguration on Monday in which President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office for his second term. “I do plan to be there. Of course,” he told ABC "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor was in Washington D.C. this weekend for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ winter meeting. It’s a time when hundreds of city leaders unite to discuss challenges and

As winds die down in Southern California, firefighters have been able to get some of the most devastating wildfires under control. But as residents are allowed to return to the areas, the challenges of recovery are becoming painfully clear.

Coverage of the firefighters' battle to improve containment over the Eaton and Palisades fires, including stories about the latest death count and victim frustration.

The wildfires still raging in Los Angeles have displaced thousands of homeowners — many of whom have inadequate coverage due to a broken home insurance system in the state. And while new efforts to keep affected homeowners insured and expand coverage areas are going into effect,

The National Weather Service warns to “stay on guard for a fast-moving fire,” as winds may challenge containment efforts. Follow live updates on the Palisades, Eaton and other fires.

NPR's A Martinez asks Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California about the fight to contain Los Angeles fires and fire recovery efforts.

Rebuild” has become ubiquitous as leaders respond to the fires. But in such devastation, it can be a beacon for hope.