California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $2.5 billion wildfire response and recovery package in the ongoing special session of the Legislature dedicated to "Trump-proofing" California. Newsom and state legislative leaders have agreed to set aside $50 million to defend California from the incoming Donald Trump administration,

Gov. Newsom expanded the special legislative session he called to defend the state's progressive policies against the incoming Trump administration to also address the state's wildfire crisis.

The coalition Saving California says it plans to serve Gov. Gavin Newsom with recall papers within two weeks over his handling of wildfires. President-elect Donald Trump last week called on the

Justine Bateman called for California voters to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass from office following the city and state's response to the LA fires.

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.