Trump says California’s mismanagement of forests and water is to blame for wildfires. Here’s the reality.
Newsom and California are frequently the target of Trump’s ire. Some of his most memorable criticisms of the state have been over how it manages its wildlands in the face of wildfire risk. In his first term, Trump suggested California should be “raking” their forests to clean up dead brush and trees.
Trump threatens to withhold federal aid for LA wildfires over California water rules
During a Fox News interview, Trump falsely claimed California Gov. Gavin Newsom's fish conservation efforts were responsible for dry hydrants
Trump Says California Failed to Send Water to L.A. to Fight Fires, but Experts Say He’s Wrong
President Trump has blamed a lack of water during the Los Angeles fires on California decisions that benefit a small fish. Yet experts say he’s confusing different issues.
Trump’s LA fire guests: A GOP water expert and Biden’s forest chief
Trump initial guest list doesn't include Gov. Gavin Newsom or state forest officials on his trip to the Los Angeles fires — but he's bringing the head of the Forest Service, a Biden appointee with California experience.
Trump's Two Asks From California: Voter ID Laws and Water Flow
"I just want voter ID to start, and I want the water to be released, and they're going to get a lot of help from the U.S.," Trump said during a visit to North Carolina. On Wednesday Trump threatened to withhold aid and repeated a false claim that California Governor Gavin Newsom and other officials had refused to provide water from the northern part of the state to fight the fires.
Visiting L.A. after firestorm, Trump focuses on overhauling California water policy
During a visit to Los Angeles burn areas Friday, President Donald Trump sought to convince California officials that the state’s system of water management an overhaul.
Trump blames California water policy for worsening LA fires, but experts disagree
As President Donald Trump tours wildfire damage in California, he's blaming the state's water policies for worsening the fires that have devastated the Los Angeles area.
Donald Trump Gives California Two Ultimatums for Wildfire Aid
Donald Trump has named two conditions that he said he will need to see before agreeing to provide federal disaster relief to California.
Cali Rep. Chu says 'wildfires have no political affiliations' after Trump floated conditions for federal aid
Rep. Judy Chu said she does not believe conditions should be placed on federal aid for wildfires sweeping through Southern ...
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
So far, many clues to the origins of the deadly Eaton fire, which started in the area just after 6 p.m. that evening and went ...
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County official calls huge Northern California lithium battery storage fire a "Three Mile Island" event for emerging industry
The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local ...
California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with ...
NASA Images Reveal Massive Fires in Baja California
Satellite imagery has captured smoke billowing from wildfires south of the border, fueled by similar conditions to the devastating blazes in Los Angeles.
Northern California lithium battery storage plant catches fire — and it’s not the first time
The blaze broke out late Thursday at the Monterey County plant that stores and sells power to Pacific Gas & Electric.
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Northern California first responders help fight San Diego's Border 2 Fire
Firefighters and inmates from Northern California arrive in San Diego Thursday night to help fight the Border 2 Fire.
Map Shows Air Quality Plummeting in California As Hughes Fire Rages
Toxic smoke and dangerous particulate pollution are spreading far beyond the flames, leaving air quality at unhealthy levels ...