California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires.
Quick rebuild sought after Los Angeles wildfires, but same risks threaten new disasters
A similar program was implemented in 2017 in Houston after Hurricane Harvey caused $125 billion in damage. Rather than rebuild in flood plains, the city used federal dollars to buy out more than 400 homeowners, demolished the properties and used the land for flood control.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Terminated by Mayor Following Deadly Wildfires
Fire Chief Kristin Crowley told the mayor and city council before the deadly wildfire the department wasn't prepared to handle a major incident in Los Angeles.
California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds
California Governor Gavin Newsom has asked the US federal government for $40 billion (£31.6b) in funds to help rebuild areas of Los Angeles devastated by January fires. Newsom sent the request to congressional leaders in a letter on Friday.
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Governor Gavin Newsom asked Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief. "Each time I voted for you, it was because I knew you'd make things right and you'd fix the wrongs. I'm counting on you now to make this right too.
Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion to rebuild Los Angeles
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) requested billions of dollars in federal aid to help Los Angeles rebuild after fires destroyed large swaths of California’s largest city. This week, Newsom lobbied for nearly $40 billion worth of funding in a letter to key power players in Washington,
Newsom Asks for Nearly $40 Billion in Federal Aid to Help Los Angeles Rebuild After Wildfires
Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area after January's devastating wildfires.
Newsom requests nearly $40 billion in disaster aid following Los Angeles wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) sent a letter to members of Congress requesting nearly $40 billion in funding to rebuild communities after wildfires devastated the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods of Los Angeles.
Calif. Gov. Newsom asks Congress for around $40B to rebuild LA after wildfire damages ravage region
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said could become the costliest natural disaster in U.
People are buying up burned lots in LA. Should they be concerned about future fires?
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Walters: Los Angeles wildfires intensify political jousting over home insurance premiums
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California rules will require more fire resistant homes in Palisades, Altadena
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing in part her ...
‘Disaster amnesia’: The Los Angeles wildfires revealed a deeper, more vicious cycle that has plagued California for decades
The secret is out, but the charred remains of LA neighborhoods still might not be enough to change the Golden State’s ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Kristin Crowley as city’s fire chief
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday, Feb. 21, removed Kristin Crowley as the city’s fire chief, ending weeks of ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removes LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over handling of Palisades fire
Bass has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as interim fire chief. Villanueva served with the LAFD for 41 years ...
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Interim Los Angeles Fire Chief Recently Retired from LAFD
Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva served in many roles during his 41-year career with Los Angeles Fire Department.
Fire-ravaged Los Angeles confronts difficult questions as it rushes to rebuild
As a charred Los Angeles resurfaces from the infernal flames that engulfed the region last month, questions loom as to how ...
New immigration enforcement operations underway in Los Angeles area
US immigration officials launched a new round of enforcement operations in the Los Angeles area Sunday, according to two ...