By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Insurance premiums of American homeowners rose last year, with rates increasing by more than 20% in six states, according to a recent report from S&P Global.
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is considering withholding federal aid to California following a series of devastating wildfires if the state doesn’t change
By Sean Beckner-Carmitchel and Mel Buer CalMatters Guest Contributors The following first-person commentary is drawn from the writers’ observations during their visit to areas devastated by this month’s fires in Los
News release U.S. Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, announced his House Armed Services Committee and subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress. Within the HASC, Whitesides will serve on the Cyber,
By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, is urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to change its handling of disaster assistance claims amid the ongoing fires in Southern California,
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday evening announced the state is deploying an additional 1,000 National Guard members to deal with wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles
By Kimberly Hayek Contributing Writer President Joe Biden said on Monday that those impacted by the Los Angeles fires will receive a one-time payment of $770 to help cover necessities such
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Valencia-based Bestway Sandwiches Inc. is recalling thousands of pounds of chicken products sold through ALDI grocery outlets in the United States due to concerns that the
By Samantha Flom Contributing Writer Strong Santa Ana winds will continue to whip Southern California over the next few days, creating what the National Weather Service is calling a “particularly dangerous
By CalMatters Staff Charred skeletons of beloved homes. Desperate homeowners endangering their lives as they hose down their burning roofs. Emergency workers carefully carrying a body bag out of the
By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer At least 10 people have now been killed and thousands of homes destroyed by the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area, L.A. County officials have confirmed.
At least 5 people have died, and nearly 180,000 under evacuation orders. The fires are the most destructive ever to hit LA County. Compiled from Contributing Writers and News Services
Biden approves major disaster declaration for California amid wildfires Compiled from Contributing Writers and News Services Los Angeles residents were fleeing for their lives on Wednesday as blazing wildfires engulfed
News release As extremely strong winds continue to pose widespread risk of power outages, wildfires, and other hazards, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has signed an
By Jill McLaughlin Contributing Writer A fast-moving wildfire erupted in the coastal city of Pacific Palisades, about 20 miles west of Los Angeles, destroying homes as Santa Ana winds ripped through
News release State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, announced her eight committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session, including being asked to serve as vice chair of the Committee
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, was reappointed by Speaker Robert Rivas as chair of the Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee for the upcoming legislative session. “The committee
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The FBI has identified the suspect who carried out an attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day that left at least 10 dead and dozens
By CalMatters Staff There are roughly 1,000 new laws hitting California starting the first day of 2025. In all, lawmakers passed about 1,200 bills in 2024 and Gov. Gavin Newsom
By CalMatters Staff There are roughly 1,000 new laws hitting California starting the first day of 2025. If that sounds like a lot, it could have been much more: California