2025 Southern California wildfires – Page 3

Governor Newsom Declares Preemptive State Of Emergency Over Wildfire Prevention Projects

March 3, 2025 4:45 pmMarch 3, 2025 5:11 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a new state of emergency over the weekend, with the proclamation set to fast-track critical projects protecting communities from wildfire ahead of peak fire season. According to the state of emergency, several environmental regulations, including the...

Gov. Gavin Newsom Announces New Podcast Where He Interviews MAGA Leaders

February 26, 2025 5:45 pmFebruary 26, 2025 5:45 pm

In an announcement on Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed that he will be hosting a second podcast, “This is Gavin Newsom”, where he will interview MAGA leaders, others on the right, and people whom he “admires”. In terms of hosting,...

Insurance Commissioner Lara To Question State Farm on 22% Rate Increase Justification

February 15, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 15, 2025 2:46 am

In a statement Friday, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced that he will be meeting with State Farm Insurance later this month over their proposed 22% emergency rate hike on rental homes, non-rental homes, rental units, and condos, asking them to justify...

Actor Mel Gibson Joins Newsom Recall Movement, Signs Recall Petition

February 13, 2025 5:24 pmFebruary 13, 2025 5:24 pm

Earlier this week, two-time Academy Award winner Mel Gibson joined the recall movement against California Governor Gavin Newsom, signing him in support as one of the first big names calling for his recall. Several recall efforts have been mounted against...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Swiftly Reverses Course Over $500K Paycheck for Wildfire Czar For 3 Months Work

February 10, 2025 1:43 pmFebruary 10, 2025 1:43 pm

Over the weekend, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that her chief wildfire recovery officer, Steve Soboroff, would be paid $500,000 over the course of 90 days. Following a major public outcry, she then backtracked, saying he would be working...

Newsom’s New Executive Order to Harden Homes Against Wildfires ‘Too Little, Too Late?’

February 7, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 7, 2025 2:46 am

Fresh off his Wednesday visit in Washington with President Donald Trump and several members of Congress, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new executive order Thursday aimed at hardening homes located in areas with high wildfire risk by implementing extreme...

State Farm Seeks 22% Home Insurance Rate Increase After Wildfires

February 4, 2025 2:37 pmFebruary 4, 2025 2:37 pm

State Farm Insurance announced on Monday that they have asked the California Department of Insurance to approve an emergency interim rate increase for rental homes, non-rental homes, rental units, and condos to help pay for the massive increase of claims...