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Gavin Newsom Cut $100M From Fire Prevention Budget Before California Fires
Just over $100 million was cut from California's wildfire and forest resilience fund in the latest budget, though total spending has grown sharply since 2014.
California has more money than expected. Here’s how Gavin Newsom wants to spend it
Gov. Gavin Newsom is releasing details on a 2025 California budget proposal. His office anticipates economic uncertainty from President-elect Donald Trump's policies.
LAFD chief says budget cuts hindered response to California fires
Mayor Karen Bass said cuts to LAFD's budget did not impact the city's response to the deadly wildfires. The city's fire chief disagreed.
California Wildfires Torch Gavin Newsom's Presidential Ambitions
As wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, questions about Newsom's leadership threaten to upend his ambitions for national office.
Gavin Newsom slams report claiming he cut fire budget by $100M months before LA wildfires, ‘A ridiculous lie’
A report claimed that the budget eliminated $101 million from seven "wildfire and forest resilience" programs.
Newsom unveils California budget for upcoming fiscal year
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday delivered a preview of the budget, which was followed Friday by a more complete presentation.
Gavin Newsom Invites Donald Trump to California Amid Wildfires
The California governor invited Trump to the fire-ravaged state in a post on Friday afternoon amid intense backlash.
Newsom Confirms Mexico Sending Thousands of Firefighters to Help California
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday afternoon confirmed Mexico will send firefighters to help Los Angeles battle ...
4 takeaways from Newsom’s budget proposal
Newsom and lawmakers, as part of budget negotiations last year, reached a handshake agreement to make cuts, defer programs ...
Newsom calls for investigation into empty fire hydrants amid LA fires, invites Trump to California
California Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for an investigation into reports of fire hydrants being without water as crews ...
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Gavin Newsom Calls Out Trump for Politicizing Human Tragedy and Spreading Disinformation – While Inviting Him to California
Since Tuesday's devastating wildfire broke out in Pacific Palisades, Trump has referred to the governor as "Gavin Newscum" ...
Newsom invites Trump to California to see L.A. fire damage
After Donald Trump blamed him for the L.A. County wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom invited the incoming president to come meet ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom invites Donald Trump to survey California wildfire damage
In the spirit of this great country, we must not politicize human tragedy or spread disinformation from the sidelines,” ...
Trump Blames California’s Governor, and His Water Policy, for Wildfires
Donald J. Trump issued angry comments about Gov. Gavin Newsom, and President Biden was briefed in California by the state’s ...
L.A. mayor, California governor criticized over fires as political clash ensues
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass came under sharp criticism for her response to a series of raging wildfires on Thursday, while ...
California wildfires live updates: Gov. Newsom orders investigation of Los Angeles water supply
California wildfires continue with dry conditions and powerful winds —which are due to last through Friday — fueling at least five fires.