News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, and several other members of the California congressional delegation have jointly introduced legislation intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has been reappointed by Speaker Robert Rivas to the Utilities & Energy Committee, Health Committee, and continues as chair of the Military & Veteran
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, joined with a bipartisan coalition of state and local leaders last week as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills directing $2.5
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Monday evening wrote on social media that the U.S. military, under his direction, turned on water supplies in California following devastating wildfires
Compiled from Signal staff, news releases and news services President Donald Trump visited Los Angeles on Friday to view fire-ravaged communities on the ground and via helicopter, and participated in
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. National Guard is deploying more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border as the Trump administration ramps up border and immigration enforcement efforts. In a statement
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