Reduction to an extra sum for fire resilience drew outrage while the general fund for fire prevention continues to swell under Newsom's leadership.
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.
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.
State legislators are calling to extend Cal Fire's staffing to a year-round system, switching some roles from nine-month ...
California district attorneys sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a letter requesting he take action on illegal price gouging schemes in the wake of the wildfires.
explaining that he was being briefed by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection on the disaster. Gavin Newsom has arrived for the photo op of him watching his state burn to the ...
The White House confirmed that President Trump, who's threatened to impose conditions for LA fire aid, will meet with CA's ...
The California governor invited Trump to the fire-ravaged state in a post on Friday afternoon amid intense backlash.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said he had a productive meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss federal aid needed to help Los Angeles-area fire victims recover from the recent blazes.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he is deploying additional resources and personnel to several counties in and near Southern ...