The Los Angeles area is enduring its fifth consecutive day of relentless wildfires, with the Palisades Fire intensifying on Friday night and prompting additional evacuations. As of Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed at least 16 fatalities linked to the blazes, which have destroyed an estimated 12,000 structures.
Samaritan's Purse, the Christian relief organization led by Rev. Franklin Graham, is gearing up to send volunteers to assist those devastated by the wildfires raging across Los Angeles County.
Residents of Los Angeles are demanding the immediate recall of Mayor Karen Bass (D) as devastating wildfires wreak havoc across the city. A Change.org petition calling for her removal has already garnered 59,150 verified signatures as of Saturday morning.
Journalist and commentator Mike Cernovich has made a significant impact in supporting victims of the devastating California wildfires. A prominent voice on the populist right and a resident of Orange County, Cernovich launched a fundraising campaign on the conservative platform GiveSendGo, demonstrating his commitment to helping those in need.
Outrage is mounting over the revelation that the Santa Ynez Reservoir—a critical water source for Pacific Palisades—was empty and offline during the devastating wildfire that tore through Los Angeles County.
A recent review of California's state budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year reveals that Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom cut over $100 million from wildfire and forest resilience programs, according to a report from Newsweek.
California’s insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, issued a one-year moratorium on non-renewals and cancellations in areas affected by the state's fires.
President Joe Biden surprised reporters with a personal announcement during a press briefing with California Governor Gavin Newsom about the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Speaking from a firehouse in Santa Monica, the 82-year-old president shifted focus from the devastating fires to share that he had become a great-grandfather.
A homeless man was arrested for allegedly starting the Kenneth Fire in Los Angeles after locals detained him while he appeared to use a makeshift flamethrower. The suspect was seen in Woodland Hills on Thursday afternoon, riding a bicycle and igniting fires on old Christmas trees and trash cans. These incidents occurred near the ignition point of the Kenneth Fire, which has since burned over 960 acres.
