Gov. Gavin Newsom orders independent investigation into how the loss of water pressure left fire hydrants dry, hindering firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.

Gavin Newsom said firefighters from Mexico were en route to help fight the Eaton Fire. The Eaton Fire is one of several still burning and devastating the Los Angeles area. The fire was first reported Tuesday,

Newsom is facing sharp criticism over the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles. Newsweek writers decide if he should face a recall.

Although at this stage, given Democrats’ dearth of candidates with a national profile, it is undeniable that Newsom is the frontrunner.

The California Democrat has pressed moderate measures to aid victims and been a constant TV presence as he and the state battle online falsehoods.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said that her country was sending support in part because many Mexican people live in the Los Angeles area.

AND THIS JUST INTO OUR NEWSROOM, GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM SIGNED AN EXECUTIVE ORDER ... WASHINGTON, NEVADA, ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO, TEXAS AND MONTANA, JUST TO NAME A FEW. AND WE CONTINUE TO GET ...

FILE - California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference on Dec. 27, 2024. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images) The Arizona Republic reported that Sheinbaum said in a ...

Meanwhile, the Palisades Fire, the most destructive in Los Angeles' history, has now burned over 23K acres, according to Cal Fire.

California is typically ranked as the second most expensive state to live in, after Hawaii, with costs averaging around 30% higher than the rest of the U.S., per U.S. News & World Report. The state has the highest individual tax rate and the highest gas tax, 68 cents a gallon in 2024.

Donald Trump told NBC News that he will likely travel to California next week after his inauguration to view the devastation caused by the wildfires.

The Arizona House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Arizona State Legislature. Alongside the Arizona State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Arizona state government and works alongside the governor of Arizona to create laws and ...