Gov. Gavin Newsom faces complex politics, GOP criticism over L.A. fires
The California Democrat has pressed moderate measures to aid victims and been a constant TV presence as he and the state battle online falsehoods.
Los Angeles wildfires: California Gov. Newsom slammed for 'sideshow' as he defends state's response
Will Gavin Newsom Resign Over Los Angeles Fires?
How the Los Angeles fires delivered Gavin Newsom, the Democratic Party's next great hope, his biggest test
As blazes continue to ravage parts of California, the heir apparent of the Democratic Party has found himself at the centre of a political firestorm stoked by rival Republicans and Donald Trump.
Should Gavin Newsom Face Recall over LA Fires? Newsweek Writers' Verdicts
Newsom is facing sharp criticism over the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles. Newsweek writers decide if he should face a recall.
Los Angeles fire victims get protections from predatory real estate investors under new order from Gov. Gavin Newsom
The order targets opportunistic real estate speculators who make unsolicited cash offers well below market value in attempts to exploit victims of the Los Angeles-area fires.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new executive order to help Los Angeles rebuild faster
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new executive order to speed up the rebuilding process in Los Angeles after recent firestorms.
Los Angeles Wildfire Death Toll Reaches 25, Gavin Newsom Rebuffs ‘Newscum’ Criticism: ‘I Can Handle That’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom downplayed Donald Trump's nickname for him as the Los Angeles wildfires entered their second week

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Trump expected to survey Los Angeles-area wildfire damage next week
Newsom, local officials invite Trump to tour Los Angeles wildfire damage
Trump says he will 'probably' travel to Los Angeles next week
Gavin Newsom, In ‘Meet The Press’ Interview, Talks Of Organizing “Marshall Plan” To Rebuild Los Angeles After Apocalyptic Fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the devastating fires in Los Angeles, which have leveled Pacific Palisades and Altadena, require a rebuilding response he’s characterizing as a “Marshall Plan” for the region.
Gavin Newsom slams ‘hurricane-force’ disinformation over Los Angeles fires
SAN FRANCISCO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom told President Joe Biden on Friday the country must address the “hurricane-force winds of mis- and disinformation” spreading about the fatal fires devastating the Los Angeles area.
The L.A. Fires Expose a Web of Governments, Weak by Design
One of the two major fires that devastated this region — the Eaton fire — is not even in the city of Los Angeles; it is in an unincorporated section of Los Angeles County. The response to the Eaton fire was led by the county fire department; the city fire department was at the forefront in fighting the Palisades fire.
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Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Shielding Tenants Who House LA Fire Victims from Eviction
Governor Newsom issued an order protecting LA tenants from eviction for hosting fire survivors until March 8, 2025. He is also aiding fire recovery with tax relief and measures against price gouging.
Opinion: Expect California's Housing Crisis to Get Worse After the Wildfires
The loss of so many dwellings, whether they be single-family homes or apartments, exacerbates what was already one of the nation’s most acute shortages of housing.