Officials across the Los Angeles area had plenty of warning that a deadly confluence of wind and drought was coming. A bad fire was likely. Did they do enough to get ready?
Ms. Bass, a longtime state and federal lawmaker, was seen as a pragmatic leader before the fires. But many Los Angeles residents are looking for something bolder at the moment.
The president, who has assailed Californiaβs leaders over wildfires, issued the directive in an executive order that was dated Friday but released on Sunday.
The president, who has assailed Californiaβs leaders over wildfires, issued the directive in an executive order that was dated Friday but released on Sunday.
After a tour of areas damaged by the California wildfires, the president sparred with local leaders and blamed them for a wide variety of issues affecting the disaster response.
President Trump has blamed a lack of water during the Los Angeles fires on California decisions that benefit a small fish. Yet experts say heβs confusing different issues.
While he has expressed support for North Carolina residents, the president has criticized Californiaβs Democratic leaders and threatened to withhold federal aid from the state.
Many educators and families were thrilled to get back to some routines as a handful of schools reopened after weeks of closures. Others were worried about remaining dangers in fire-hit areas.
President Trumpβs wave of executive orders yesterday sent an undeniable signal to the world about the United Statesβ role in fighting climate change.