Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an independent investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and the ...

In reality, the state’s financial future is murkier.

In addition to battling the Palisades and Eaton blazes, the California government is facing another firefight: one on misinformation.

The governor has faced attacks from conservatives online as well as from elected leaders such as President-elect Donald Trump over his handling of the state’s water and fire resources.

California governor launches a fact-checking site amid historic wildfires and doubles National Guard as flames threaten more ...

A mistaken belief in a $97 billion phantom surplus three years ago complicates today's budget proposal, along with such ...

In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 budget that cut the appropriations for the fire ...

Prior to the wildfire crisis, both President Biden and former President Obama considered Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen ...

Los Angeles was forced to slash funding for the fire department after mayor Karen Bass awarded gilded contracts to city ...

The Los Angeles area is waking up to a fifth day of wildfires after a massive flare-up of the Palisades fire forced more ...

A review of California Gov. Newsom's budget cuts shows fire prevention funding was reduced substantially just months before the California fires.

Embattled California Gov. Gavin Newsom reportedly slashed funding earmarked for fighting wildfires by more than $100 million ...