Amid the wildfires devastating Los Angeles, nine individuals have been charged with looting in evacuation zones, adding another layer of hardship for residents struggling to recover. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges on Monday, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for those exploiting the crisis.
Vice President Kamala Harris has declined the customary invitation for her successor, Senator JD Vance, to visit the vice presidential residence at the Naval Observatory before President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20. The decision breaks with a long-standing tradition observed during vice presidential transitions.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) called for a special legislative session to require local governments in the state to enforce incoming President Donald Trump's deportation goals.
Actor and outspoken climate activist Leonardo DiCaprio faced backlash after fleeing Los Angeles wildfires on a private jet. The fires, which began on January 7, have devastated California, destroying 10,000 buildings, killing at least 24 people, and forcing 150,000 residents to evacuate.
A recent immigration enforcement operation in Kern County, California, provided a glimpse of what may become more common under anticipated changes to U.S. immigration policy. Border Patrol agents from the El Centro Sector carried out "Operation Return to Sender," targeting criminal migrants in and around Bakersfield. The three-day initiative resulted in nearly 80 arrests, including several sex offenders and individuals with warrants for weapons and drug-related charges.
Southern California is bracing for two days of intense windstorms that officials fear could reignite dormant fires or spark new ones, posing a significant threat to the region.
As devastating wildfires rage across California, some Valley grocery stores have begun limiting the purchase of essential household items like toilet paper, paper towels, and laundry detergent to prevent panic buying.
California Governor Gavin Newsom launched a new website over the weekend to address what he described as “misinformation” regarding his administration's wildfire prevention and emergency efforts.
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, admitted Monday that endorsing Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during the 2022 election was a mistake.
