SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom, one of President-elect Donald Trump's top political adversaries, has shifted his focus in recent
FILE - California Governor Gavin Newsom, left, surveys damage in Pacific Palisades with CalFire's Nick Schuler, center, and Senator Alex Padilla, D-Calif.) during the Palisades Fire Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Pacific Palisades, Calif. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov.
“In the spirit of this great country, we must not politicize human tragedy or spread disinformation from the sidelines,” the governor wrote last week in a letter to Trump. “Hundreds of thousands of Americans — displaced from their homes and fearful for the future — deserve to see all of us working in their best interests to ensure a fast recovery and rebuild.”
Some Democrats considered tying the money for lawsuits and wildfires together, prompting further criticism from Republicans. But legislative leaders eventually decided to divorce the two issues and postponed budget hearings on the bills aimed at preparing for Trump. That means they won’t pass the proposals before Inauguration Day on Monday.
The state should prioritize the immediate needs of residents affected by the blazes, including helping them find housing, connecting them with federal resources and cleaning up toxic chemicals from the fires, she said. In the longer term, the Legislature needs to help communities rebuild quickly by streamlining the permitting process, Irwin said.
“It looks like a post-apocalyptic war zone — burned down cars and houses where the only thing left is the chimney and some ashes in the driveway,” he said.Rodriguez, the San Fernando Democrat, said protecting the state from Trump’s policies and supporting communities affected by the disaster both remain priorities.
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