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A firefighter in safety gear holds a firehose up and directs the water towards a car. The scene is apocalyptic, with fire smoke, flames and burning vehicles and structures in the background.

CalMatters en Español

Los incendios en Los Ángeles muestran lo mucho que California tiene que perder si Trump retiene la ayuda por desastres

El gobierno federal suele cubrir el 75% de los costos de reconstrucción después de un desastre mayor. El presidente electo Trump ha amenazado con retener el dinero destinado a la lucha contra incendios en California.

By

Ryan Sabalow

and

Alexei Koseff

• January 9, 2025

Two life guard stands on a beach are on fire. The one on the right burns brighter, while the one on left is starting to burn. Grey smoke fills the air. Embers burn in the sand and in nearby vegetation. The scene is a wildfire.

Commentary

Battle-tested Los Angeles faces fires that challenge its resilience and sense of community

What this tragedy will not raise is the accusation that government failed those most in need. In this case, it is a reminder that all of us, regardless of wealth or station, require the services of each other and our government.

By

Jim Newton

• January 9, 2025

California Wildfires

LA fires underscore how much California has to lose if Trump withholds disaster aid

The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster. President-elect Trump has threatened to withhold firefighting money from California.

By

Ryan Sabalow

and

Alexei Koseff

• January 9, 2025

A city skyline is visible in the background, while green foliage is visible in the foreground. The view is of downtown San Francisco.

Commentary

California’s battle over taxing multinational corporations heats up again

Companies' and state tax officials' war over how multinational corporations should be taxed just got new ammo: two new lawsuits and a critical report.

By

Dan Walters

• January 9, 2025

A raging wildfire consumes a structure, with massive flames engulfing the scene. Bright orange and yellow fire contrasts against the dark sky, creating an intense and dramatic visual. A fence and some vegetation are silhouetted in the foreground, emphasizing the destructive power of the blaze.

Commentary

Los Angeles County wildfires underscore California’s growing threat of disaster

Southern California’s disaster again demonstrates that while wildfires were once mostly confined to rural timbered areas during summer and fall months, a warming climate means they can and do strike anywhere and anytime, including residential neighborhoods in the middle of winter.

By

Dan Walters

• January 8, 2025

Two firefighters dressed in safety gear point a firehose towards a burning house. Water flows out of the hose and onto flames on a burning balcony. Smoke and flames are visible in the background.

CalMatters en Español

¿Por qué Trump culpa las políticas de uso de agua de Newsom por los incendios en Los Ángeles?

El presidente electo Donald Trump culpó a las políticas hídricas de California por los devastadores incendios forestales que arden en el condado de Los Ángeles. Los incendios comenzaron debido a vientos fuertes y condiciones extremadamente secas.

By

Alastair Bland

• January 8, 2025

California Wildfires

Fact check: Why is Trump blaming the LA fires on Newsom’s water policies?

President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires started because of fierce winds and extremely dry conditions.

By

Alastair Bland

• January 8, 2025

CalMatters en Español

Los legisladores del Inland Empire abordan los precios de la gasolina, los impuestos y el crimen

Los nuevos proyectos de ley propuestos por los legisladores del Inland Empire anularían nuevos estándares de combustible, eliminarían los impuestos sobre las propinas y reforzarían las investigaciones de personas indígenas desaparecidos o asesinados.

By

Deborah Brennan

• January 8, 2025

Politics

Inland Empire lawmakers tackle gas prices, taxes, crime

New bills proposed by Inland Empire lawmakers would void new fuel standards, remove taxes from tips and bolster investigations of missing or killed Indigenous people.

By

Deborah Brennan

• January 8, 2025

A firefighter can be seen running and using a hose to help contain a fire in front of him that is devouring nearby buildings and structures.

Explainers

California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating

As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado, gigafire, fire siege — even fire pandemic. California has 78 more annual “fire days” — when conditions are ripe for fires to spark — than 50 years ago. When is California’s wildfire season? With recurring droughts, […]

By

Julie Cart

• January 8, 2025