March 19, 2026 LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt vows ‘zero encampments’ of homeless, no fentanyl on streets Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt laid out a plan to eliminate homeless encampments, crack down on public drug use and investigate local nonprofits.
March 7, 2026 Newsom rips Noem as ‘Kosplay Barbie’ over $220M ad campaign, demands DHS release $500M for LA wildfires California Gov. Gavin Newsom rips outgoing DHS chief Kristi Noem over stalled $500M in LA wildfire recovery funds, accusing her of prioritizing a $220M ad.
February 3, 2026 Palisades Fire disaster pushes Ring to close critical gaps in emergency visibility Ring, the smart-home safety brand, launches a new Fire Watch safety feature after the Pacific Palisades Fires, using AI to detect embers and smoke for real-time alerts.
January 11, 2026 Los Angeles wildfire recovery enters second year as frustration and uncertainty linger One year after massive wildfires devastated Los Angeles County, many families remain displaced, frustrated by slow rebuilding, permit delays and ongoing housing challenges.
January 7, 2026 Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor on one-year anniversary of Palisades fire that destroyed his home Former "The Hills" star Spencer Pratt filed to run for LA mayor, accusing current leaders of mismanagement and calling the fire damage "preventable."
January 7, 2026 California Post vows to hold state lawmakers accountable for wildfires ahead of launch New media outlet California Post launches Jan. 26 as New York Post offshoot, promising alternative perspective to left-of-center narrative in California.
January 7, 2026 Los Angeles Fire Department admits initial Palisades Fire report edited to protect leadership LA fire chief admits Palisades Fire analysis was edited to protect department leadership from criticism in devastating California wildfire, report says.
January 6, 2026 LA mayor calls wildfire fire response one of the 'fastest' rebuilding efforts in California history Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass claimed Palisades fire recovery efforts in 2025 were among California's fastest despite months of criticism for slow reconstruction.
January 6, 2026 One year after LA fires, politicians' promises of permits appear paltry One year later, 96% of buildings destroyed in California's devastating Eaton and Palisades fires remain undeveloped as survivors face bureaucratic delays.
December 22, 2025 Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing 'political games' after FEMA denies disaster requests Colorado Gov. Jared Polis accused President Donald Trump of playing "political games" after FEMA denied disaster relief for wildfires and flooding.