Ivanka Trump Visits Altadena and Los Angeles too Support Wildfire Victims In a heartfelt gesture of support, Ivanka Trump recently visited Altadena and Los Angeles to meet with families and communities devastated by the recent wildfires. The visit, organized by the faith-based nonprofit CityServe, was described as a non-political effort to provide … Read more
Federal Land Management Under Fire as California Wildfires Rage Teh devastating wildfires that have ravaged California have sparked a heated debate over land management, with critics pointing fingers squarely at the federal government. More than
A Hong Kong-flagged container ship, the ASL Bauhinia, was struck by an explosion in the Red Sea, sparking a major fire that forced its crew to abandon the vessel. The incident occurred approximately 225 kilometers (140 miles) off the coast of Hodeida, a port city in Yemen controlled by the Houthi rebels. The ship was … Read more
In summary citing the LA fires, Trump directed federal agencies to “immediately take actions to override” water operations and environmental rules. But the water mostly serves Central Valley farms. CalMatters is joining with our public media partners at PBS SoCal, LAist and KCRW to bring you reliable, essential, free facts to support people affected by … Read more
Rebuilding After the Flames: California’s $40 Billion Wildfire Recovery Effort The sun rises over the charred remains of homes in Altadena, California, casting a haunting glow on the devastation left by the eaton Fire on January 21, 2025. For Dr. Damon Raskin and his family, the scene is all too familiar. Their home in … Read more
Rain Brings Relief and Risk to Fire-Ravaged Southern California Rain finally arrived in Southern California on Saturday, offering a much-needed reprieve for firefighters battling multiple wildfires. However, the downpours also introduced new dangers, including the potential for toxic ash runoff and debris flows in areas scorched by recent blazes. The Palisades and Eaton fires, which … Read more
Conan O’Brien Navigates Oscars Hosting Amid L.A. Wildfires: A Balancing Act of Humor and Sensitivity Hosting the Academy Awards is no small feat, but doing so in the aftermath of Los Angeles’ most catastrophic wildfires adds an unprecedented layer of complexity. The 2025 Oscars, set to be hosted by Conan O’Brien, have sparked intense debate … Read more
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt Sue Los Angeles Over Wildfire Damage reality TV stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, who rose to fame on MTV’s “The Hills,” have filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and its Department of Water and Power (LADWP) after losing their Pacific Palisades home in the devastating Palisades … Read more
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Trump Threatens to Withhold Federal Aid for wildfire-Ravaged California, calls for Water Management Reforms WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by threatening to withhold federal disaster aid for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles unless California leaders overhaul the state’s water management policies. The announcement came during a Fox News interview, where Trump repeated false claims … Read more