California Democrats have reportedly reached an agreement to allocate $50 million to the state's budget as part of a legal fund to combat incoming president Donald Trump's policies in the state.
In the wake of devastating wildfires in the Pacific Palisades and Pasadena/Altadena areas, Los Angeles renters are encountering instances of illegal price gouging. Despite California’s strict laws prohibiting such practices during emergencies, some landlords have significantly raised rental prices, exploiting displaced residents.
The Halpin family of Altadena, California, whose home was destroyed in the recent Eaton Fire, touched hearts worldwide with a viral video of them singing the Catholic hymn Regina Caeli over the remains of their property. The family said their intent was simply to “thank God that we’re safe.”
A California man discovered a family treasure amid the ashes of his burned home following devastating wildfires near Los Angeles. Joshua Kotler and his family escaped the flames with their lives, but their Altadena home was destroyed. Remarkably, they recovered only one item from the rubble: a menorah passed down from Kotler’s grandmother, a Holocaust survivor.
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President-elect Donald Trump during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, accusing him of politicizing Southern California wildfires and threatening aid to first responders. Newsom's remarks follow Trump’s recent criticism of the governor’s handling of the crisis.
California firefighters are battling some of the most devastating wildfires in the state's history, risking their lives to protect communities. However, in a troubling development, looters are exploiting the crisis, posing as firefighters to burglarize homes, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna.
Actor Milo Ventimiglia and his wife, model Jarah Mariano, who is expecting their first child, have tragically lost their Malibu home in the devastating wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles.
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.
