An image shared on Facebook purports to show the recent fires in California. Verdict: False The image is not recent but shows a 2018 fire that occurred in the northern California town of Paradise, according to WHYY. The image was originally captured by The ...

The federal response to the California wildfires has so far mimicked the government’s response to Hurricane Helene hitting North Carolina in September 2024. In both instances, President Joe Biden declared disasters and later increased the percentage of costs the federal government would absorb for emergency work to 100%.

The visit came the day after a new ballot initiative asking voters whether the state should become an independent country was cleared by the California Secretary of State's office to begin gathering signatures. Could the Golden State just fly the coop, become its own nation and walk away from 175 years of union with the United States?

Although not publicly invited by Trump, Newsom said he will be at the airport with the red carpet to welcome the newly sworn-in president.

Mauricio Arellano, superintendent of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, which co-sponsored the Wednesday, Jan. 22, event, told the crowd of about 50 that all children in the U.S. have a right to a free public education — regardless of immigration status.

Six in 10 Californians wouldn't mind if the state peacefully seceded from the United States, a poll by Independent California Institute shows.

California still considers looting a crime. Newsom debunked the claim on X, and prosecutors have charged multiple people with looting.

Within days, the group blossomed into a Bay Area-wide community of people offering to donate items for fire victims.

As fires raged in America's second-largest city, posts claimed California Governor Gavin Newsom is working to rezone the devastated Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles to allow more large apartment complexes to be built in place of single-family homes.

There will be occasional showers after noon. The best measurable rainfall is expected in the Foothills and San Joaquin Valley. There will be on and off snow showers during the day. The snow level may dip to around 4,000 feet with no accumulation expected.

The Minnesota team will assist with current fire response efforts and may also be called upon to help with new outbreaks

The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.