California Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly embraced a wildfire prevention strategy long mocked by Democrats, adopting President Donald Trump’s “rake the forest” approach under a new slogan: “Make America Rake Again.” The announcement, made during a press conference Tuesday in Placer County, marks a shift in Newsom’s wildfire messaging after years of criticism over his handling of the state’s devastating fire seasons.
Multiple cities across Southern California have canceled or postponed Fourth of July events due to heightened Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity targeting illegal immigration. Communities with large immigrant populations, including Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Boyle Heights, and Huntington Park, have called off public festivities, citing safety concerns and growing fear among residents. The decision reflects increasing anxiety among immigrant families, many of whom are reportedly avoiding public gatherings.
Over 25,000 homes and businesses in Southern California lost internet and cable service after copper thieves vandalized critical infrastructure in Van Nuys.
The Pasadena Unified School District has filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison, alleging that the utility company’s equipment caused the devastating Eaton Fire, which damaged multiple school campuses. The district joins Los Angeles County, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre in legal action against the utility company over the January 7 blaze.
Newly obtained surveillance footage suggests that the catastrophic Eaton Fire, which has claimed 17 lives and destroyed over 9,400 structures in Altadena and Pasadena, may have been ignited by Southern California Edison’s (SCE) power lines.
A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, January 21, as strong Santa Ana winds persisted across Southern California. Known as the "Clay Fire," it ignited along the Santa Ana River Bottom near Pedley Road and Van Buren Boulevard around 5 p.m.
President Donald Trump announced a trip to North Carolina and California to assess the devastation caused by natural disasters. He will also visit Nevada to thank his supporters for supporting him in the 2024 Presidential election.
Edwin Castro, the historic $2.04 billion Powerball winner, has reportedly lost one of his multimillion-dollar homes in the recent Los Angeles-area wildfires.
