California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have faced sharp criticism from their opponents and some residents over their preparations for and handling of the devastating wildfires gripping the state.
Kevin O’Leary is doubling down on his calls for top California politicians Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass to resign from office on the heels of Speaker Johnson confirming “discussions” on
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Will the L.A. Fires Sink Bass, Newsom — and the Olympics?Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass, and the 2028 Summer Olympics: All three, to different degrees, have been imperiled by the deadly wildfires still tearing through Los Angeles.
Newsom, LA Rises
LA Rises: Newsom announces initiative dedicated to accelerating recovery efforts after fires
LA Rises philanthropy group launched by Gov. Newsom to accelerate fire rebuild
The goal of LA Rises is to raise more funds through private donations to supplement local and state resources for rebuilding in the fire zones where entire neighborhoods have been wiped out.
Newsom launches 'LA Rises,' private-sector initiative to raise funds, resources for fire victims
Residents in a Northern California community are begging Gov. Newsom for help as crime runs rampant as Los Angeles continues to burn from 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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said LA Rises, a new private-sector philanthropic initiative, will work with the city, county and the state to support the rebuilding of Los Angeles. Mark Walter and the Dodgers will provide up to $100 million.
California is seeking federal emergency aid from Trump and Congress as it continues to recover from the fires, with several blazes still not fully extinguished. The Palisades fire was at 79 percent containment with an estimated 23,448 acres burned as of Friday night, according to Cal Fire.
Slated to attend a briefing with Trump on Friday afternoon is: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who has come under fierce criticism in the wake of the fires, and eight members of Congress representing California, as well as Richard Grenell, the presidential envoy for special missions, and first lady Melania Trump — but no Newsom.
President Donald Trump told a gathering of L.A. officials that "I'm going to give you everything you want" after touring fire sites.
Crises — either real or merely perceived — can make or break political careers as news media and the voting public judge how those who hold or aspire to office respond.
A reader says there is a big difference between how Los Angles Mayor Karen Bass and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz responded to disasters.
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