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Fact-check: Did California Gov. Gavin Newsom cut $100 million in fire prevention?
Cal Fire’s total base wildfire protection budget has nearly tripled over the past 10 years, from $1.1 billion in 2014‑15 to $3 billion in 2023‑24.
Gavin Newsom Criticizes Republicans for ‘Politicizing’ California Wildfires
The governor lashed back after several Republican leaders said that aid to his state as it deals with deadly wildfires should be conditional.
Gavin Newsom Cut $100M From Fire Prevention Budget Before California Fires
Just over $100 million was cut from California's wildfire and forest resilience fund in the latest budget, though total spending has grown sharply since 2014.
Gov. Gavin Newsom slams Trump's disinformation about California wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted President-elect Donald Trump’s response to the California wildfires in an exclusive interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press."
Gavin Newsom says he's already 'reimagining LA 2.0' post-wildfire, and that California needs a 'Marshall Plan' to rebuild
He said he was "organizing a Marshall Plan" to hasten the city's recovery efforts ahead of the upcoming World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympics in LA.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom passes off wildfire response blame to local leaders, own team
California Gov. Gavin Newsom passed the buck when asked about the public’s anger over the state’s response to the devastating wildfires engulfing Los Angeles — instead claiming local leaders were failing to provide adequate information.
Michael Rapaport goes ballistic on Gavin Newsom over LA Fires: ‘Trump-proofing California? Try fire-proofing'
Actor Michael Rapaport attacked California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week for focusing on "Trump-proofing" the state when he should have been "fire-proofing" it.
Donald Trump, California Gov. Gavin Newsom clash over devastating wildfires
Trump has said he would turn on “a very large faucet” that could send millions of gallons of water from the Columbia River to Los Angeles.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom cut $100M for fire prevention before deadly wildfires: report
Embattled California Gov. Gavin Newsom reportedly slashed funding earmarked for fighting wildfires by more than $100 million this fiscal year – a move that certainly now has lousy optics with the
Gov. Gavin Newsom responds to Trump, House speaker’s wildfire criticism. What did he say?
It is the strongest response Newsom has made so far in the week since the fires first erupted in the Los Angeles area.
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 ...
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announces mortgage relief commitments from major lenders to help wildfire survivors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced commitments from five major financial institutions that will offer mortgage relief for ...