A massive fire broke out at a warehouse in Los Angeles, with dramatic visuals showing flames engulfing a solar-panel-covered roof. Firefighters battled intense heat and thick smoke as the blaze spread rapidly across the structure. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the extent of damage to the facility.


Los Angeles Warehouse Fire: Solar-Panel Covered Roof Burns in Major Warehouse Blaze

Co-hosts USA begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles as they look for a winning start on home soil.


FIFA World Cup 2026: US To Kick Off FIFA World Cup Against Paraguay in Los Angeles

Indian-origin politician Nithya Raman has advanced to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff, marking a significant milestone in the city’s electoral race. Her progress reflects growing support for her platform focused on housing reform, homelessness solutions, and urban development in one of the United States’ largest cities.

Nithya Raman: Indian-Origin Leader Advances to Los Angeles Mayoral Run Off

California Floods: California faced severe flooding and dangerous weather conditions on Christmas Day as a powerful winter storm brought torrential rains and life-threatening atmospheric river conditions to Southern California. The storm left at least three people dead and prompted evacuation orders in several counties, including Los Angeles and San Bernardino.

3 Killed As Christmas Storms Trigger Flash Floods Across California

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Los Angeles is on alert after health officials found a record number of rabid rats prowling the city this year. People have been asked to remain vigilant following the discovery of the second-highest number of bats with rabies. The LA County Department of Public Health said Wednesday that 61 bats have tested positive for rabies so far in 2025. The maximum number of rabid bats was recorded in 2021 when 68 of these creatures tested positive. “Bats are vital to our environment, but they can also carry rabies, a disease that is almost always fatal once symptoms appear,” Muntu Davis, Los Angeles County Health Officer, said in a statement, according to The Independent.&nbsp;According to a release by the department, the increase in the number of rabid bats follows a “decade-long upward trend” in the county. It states that about 14 per cent of bats that come in contact with people or pets test positive for rabies. A spike is noticed in the late summer months. In August alone, 23 confirmed rabid bats were found. Davis said, "Anyone who may have had contact with a bat should immediately speak with their medical provider or contact Public Health. Never touch a bat or any wild animals." He added that if someone finds a bat "indoors, or outdoors and if it appears sick, active during the day, unable to fly, or dead," they should report it to Animal Control.&nbsp;The bats with rabies were found in the suburban areas of the San Fernando Valley, in downtown LA buildings, and in parks, schools, businesses and the backyards of residences. The Santa Clarita Valley is also a hotspot where, past data suggests, most rabid bats are found in the county. Rabies through bats can reach humans through the animal's saliva or tissue, which can enter the body through the mouth, eyes, nose, or a bite or scratch. Bat bites are small and might go unnoticed. So people have been told that if they find a bat near a sleeping person, child, or pet, they should treat it as a possible rabies exposure. It has also advised vaccination for all pets. &nbsp;

Bats with rabies are frequently being reported in Los Angeles lately. Health officials have come across over 60 rabid bats and have asked people to stay alert. In an advisory, it has asked people to contact Animal Control or Public Health if they come across a bat near them.

Los Angeles is on alert after health officials found a record number of rabid rats prowling the city this year. People have been asked to remain vigilant following the discovery of the second-highest number of bats with rabies. The LA County Department of Public Health said Wednesday that 61 bats have tested positive for rabies so far in 2025. The maximum number of rabid bats was recorded in 2021 when 68 of these creatures tested positive. “Bats are vital to our environment, but they can also carry rabies, a disease that is almost always fatal once symptoms appear,” Muntu Davis, Los Angeles County Health Officer, said in a statement, according to The Independent. According to a release by the department, the increase in the number of rabid bats follows a “decade-long upward trend” in the county. It states that about 14 per cent of bats that come in contact with people or pets test positive for rabies. A spike is noticed in the late summer months. In August alone, 23 confirmed rabid bats were found. Davis said, "Anyone who may have had contact with a bat should immediately speak with their medical provider or contact Public Health. Never touch a bat or any wild animals." He added that if someone finds a bat "indoors, or outdoors and if it appears sick, active during the day, unable to fly, or dead," they should report it to Animal Control. The bats with rabies were found in the suburban areas of the San Fernando Valley, in downtown LA buildings, and in parks, schools, businesses and the backyards of residences. The Santa Clarita Valley is also a hotspot where, past data suggests, most rabid bats are found in the county. Rabies through bats can reach humans through the animal's saliva or tissue, which can enter the body through the mouth, eyes, nose, or a bite or scratch. Bat bites are small and might go unnoticed. So people have been told that if they find a bat near a sleeping person, child, or pet, they should treat it as a possible rabies exposure. It has also advised vaccination for all pets.

Bats with rabies are frequently being reported in Los Angeles lately. Health officials have come across over 60 rabid bats and have asked people to stay alert. In an advisory, it has asked people to contact Animal Control or Public Health if they come across a bat near them.

Rabid bats take over Los Angeles as officials issue warning - THIS region is the hotspot

Los Angeles police are on the lookout for a former Penthouse Pet who is accused of accosting older men on dating apps and then robbing them. Her targets include men who reside in the posh Malibu neighbourhood. Once inside their homes, she burgles them, according to the LA police. Adva Lavie, 27, also known as Mia Ventura Shoshana to skin-mag fans, is a July 2023 Penthouse Pet. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said she is linked to several high-end burglaries in the swanky area. Mia is said to befriend older men online. She woos them romantically and offers to meet them at their house. “Suspect Lavie has been involved in a series of residential burglaries throughout LA County, targeting older men posing as a girlfriend or companion on social media dating platforms and applications,” the department said on Instagram this week. The officers added that she drives a black Porsche SUV and a white Mercedes-Benz sedan.&nbsp;Adva has several jobs listed in her online profiles. She was named the “21st Century Penthouse Pet” in the July 2023 edition. Mia also claims to be the first top Israeli OnlyFans model. Raised in Jerusalem, she supposedly served in the Israeli military as well. That's not all. “Mesmerizing Mia Ventura" claims in her Penthouse profile that she worked as a flight attendant for an international airline and was a first-class stewardess. The LA sheriff made a tongue-in-cheek comment on how she has added one more profession to her resume - of a fugitive.&nbsp;The police did not reveal how many burglaries the woman has carried out. The department is asking for the public's help to locate her, and also to identify any more of her victims. "Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Malibu/Lost Hills Station are requesting the public’s assistance with locating similar victims of Suspect Adva Lavie," it wrote on Facebook.

Malibu burglaries: Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura Shoshana, featured in the Penthouse magazine as its “21st century-Pet” in 2023. She approaches older men on dating apps, meets them at their house, and then takes off with their belongings.

Los Angeles police are on the lookout for a former Penthouse Pet who is accused of accosting older men on dating apps and then robbing them. Her targets include men who reside in the posh Malibu neighbourhood. Once inside their homes, she burgles them, according to the LA police. Adva Lavie, 27, also known as Mia Ventura Shoshana to skin-mag fans, is a July 2023 Penthouse Pet. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said she is linked to several high-end burglaries in the swanky area. Mia is said to befriend older men online. She woos them romantically and offers to meet them at their house. “Suspect Lavie has been involved in a series of residential burglaries throughout LA County, targeting older men posing as a girlfriend or companion on social media dating platforms and applications,” the department said on Instagram this week. The officers added that she drives a black Porsche SUV and a white Mercedes-Benz sedan. Adva has several jobs listed in her online profiles. She was named the “21st Century Penthouse Pet” in the July 2023 edition. Mia also claims to be the first top Israeli OnlyFans model. Raised in Jerusalem, she supposedly served in the Israeli military as well. That's not all. “Mesmerizing Mia Ventura" claims in her Penthouse profile that she worked as a flight attendant for an international airline and was a first-class stewardess. The LA sheriff made a tongue-in-cheek comment on how she has added one more profession to her resume - of a fugitive. The police did not reveal how many burglaries the woman has carried out. The department is asking for the public's help to locate her, and also to identify any more of her victims. "Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Malibu/Lost Hills Station are requesting the public’s assistance with locating similar victims of Suspect Adva Lavie," it wrote on Facebook.

Malibu burglaries: Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura Shoshana, featured in the Penthouse magazine as its “21st century-Pet” in 2023. She approaches older men on dating apps, meets them at their house, and then takes off with their belongings.

Older Malibu men looking for a 'love' companion burgled by Penthouse Pet Mia Ventura

A 70-year-old Sikh man was nearly bludgeoned to death with a golf club by an assailant in broad daylight in North Hollywood in what is being considered a possible hate crime.The victim, Harpal Singh, 70, is reportedly in critical condition, unable to communicate, and with internal bleeding in the brain. He is in a medically induced coma after an attack by a blunt object, which witnesses say was a golf club, in the United States’ North Hollywood last Monday, August 4.Los Angeles police are searching for the suspect who assaulted the Sikh man.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/5s2AskPrID">pic.twitter.com/5s2AskPrID</a>&mdash; Sikh Coalition (@sikh_coalition) <a href="https://twitter.com/sikh_coalition/status/1954178515131056556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;According to investigators cited in reports, the attack took place in the 7500 block of Lankershim Boulevard near Saticoy Street at around 3:20 pm last Monday. Another report said the attack happened outside the 7-Eleven store in Lankershim, adding that the victim was “bludgeoned” with a golf club.Witnesses reportedly told Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers that the suspect, a man in his 50s on a bicycle, approached Harpal Singh and attacked him with the golf club and left the weapon behind, leaving Singh soaked in blood.&nbsp;<h2>Disturbing footage</h2>&nbsp;Surveillance footage of the incident is too graphic, but video captured after the attack shows the victim sitting on the ground with the golf club lying at his feet as several people approach.Singh enjoyed feeding the birds in the parking lot behind the convenience store, which he often walked to from his place of worship nearby, his friends said.Nearby business owners said North Hollywood is dangerous and often sees incidents of vandalism and violence, attributing them to a sizable homeless population.&nbsp;<h2>LAPD detectives launch manhunt</h2>&nbsp;Detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department are now searching for the suspect who is wanted for assault with a deadly weapon.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WATCH: Sikh Coalition Legal Director Munmeeth Kaur spoke to KCAL News (CBS Los Angeles) yesterday evening. The Sikh Coalition has been retained to provide assistance to the family of the 70-year-old Sikh man attacked in North Hollywood, CA, last week. <a href="https://t.co/G5PWcxints">pic.twitter.com/G5PWcxints</a>&mdash; Sikh Coalition (@sikh_coalition) <a href="https://twitter.com/sikh_coalition/status/1954605599640998160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;“We believe in justice. We believe in forgiveness. We believe in equality,” Munmeeth Kaur with the Sikh Coalition told a local media outlet KTLA. “We want to make sure this doesn’t happen again. Given the location of where it happened, it’s one block from the Sikh Gurdwara. This is a place of worship where families, elderly, children come every day.”The 70-year-old remains in critical condition. Details of the extent of his injuries were not immediately available.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The victim, Harpal Singh, enjoyed feeding the birds in the parking lot behind the convenience store, which he often walked to from his place of worship nearby, his friends said. Nearby business owners said North Hollywood is dangerous and often sees incidents of vandalism and violence.

A 70-year-old Sikh man was nearly bludgeoned to death with a golf club by an assailant in broad daylight in North Hollywood in what is being considered a possible hate crime. The victim, Harpal Singh, 70, is reportedly in critical condition, unable to communicate, and with internal bleeding in the brain. He is in a medically induced coma after an attack by a blunt object, which witnesses say was a golf club, in the United States’ North Hollywood last Monday, August 4. Los Angeles police are searching for the suspect who assaulted the Sikh man.

The victim, Harpal Singh, enjoyed feeding the birds in the parking lot behind the convenience store, which he often walked to from his place of worship nearby, his friends said. Nearby business owners said North Hollywood is dangerous and often sees incidents of vandalism and violence.

Sikh man, 70, ‘bludgeoned’ in vicious golf club attack in Los Angeles, battling for life

A vehicle ploughed into a crowd in Los Angeles Saturday morning outside a nightclub, injuring at least 20 people. The LA Fire Department said "multiple patients" were at the scene on Santa Monica Boulevard near Hollywood. It reported that an "unknown vehicle" hit a crowd. Emergency teams are at the scene, treating the injured. The LAFD said that they had treated 20 people so far. At least five people are in a critical condition, while another eight to ten people are serious. Social media footage from the scene shows multiple people lying on the road, with dozens of firefighters and police officers on the street in East Hollywood. Some videos also show a smashed-up grey car over on the sidewalk. Bystanders were also helping out and treating victims. The fire department said, "LAFD is coordinating patient triage and transport at this time." A witness at the scene claimed to have heard a gunshot before someone crashed into the crowd outside the nightclub. She said that the driver remained inside the car as people surrounded the vehicle. He was soon tackled to the ground by security guards.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Los Angeles Fire Department's (LAFD) public information officer, Captain Adam Van Gerpen, told NBC News that it isn't clear whether the man ploughed into the crowd intentionally or if it was an accident. Sergeant Travis Ward, central traffic division watch commander at the Los Angeles Police Department, said an investigation is ongoing. He put the number of injured at 31. "Apparently there was a vehicle that had somebody who lost consciousness," he said. "We have reports that there was a gunshot wound in one of the patients." &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A vehicle has driven into a crowd of people in East Hollywood, injuring more than 20, the 🇺🇸 Los Angeles Fire Department says <a href="https://t.co/bgaZnnNeSS">https://t.co/bgaZnnNeSS</a> <a href="https://t.co/b8p6VIVNWv">pic.twitter.com/b8p6VIVNWv</a>&mdash; Saad Abedine (@SaadAbedine) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaadAbedine/status/1946531698390233419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

An unidentified vehicle rammed into a crowd in Los Angeles on Saturday, injuring at least 20. Five people are believed to be in critical condition.

A vehicle ploughed into a crowd in Los Angeles Saturday morning outside a nightclub, injuring at least 20 people. The LA Fire Department said "multiple patients" were at the scene on Santa Monica Boulevard near Hollywood. It reported that an "unknown vehicle" hit a crowd. Emergency teams are at the scene, treating the injured. The LAFD said that they had treated 20 people so far. At least five people are in a critical condition, while another eight to ten people are serious. Social media footage from the scene shows multiple people lying on the road, with dozens of firefighters and police officers on the street in East Hollywood. Some videos also show a smashed-up grey car over on the sidewalk. Bystanders were also helping out and treating victims. The fire department said, "LAFD is coordinating patient triage and transport at this time." A witness at the scene claimed to have heard a gunshot before someone crashed into the crowd outside the nightclub. She said that the driver remained inside the car as people surrounded the vehicle. He was soon tackled to the ground by security guards. The Los Angeles Fire Department's (LAFD) public information officer, Captain Adam Van Gerpen, told NBC News that it isn't clear whether the man ploughed into the crowd intentionally or if it was an accident. Sergeant Travis Ward, central traffic division watch commander at the Los Angeles Police Department, said an investigation is ongoing. He put the number of injured at 31. "Apparently there was a vehicle that had somebody who lost consciousness," he said. "We have reports that there was a gunshot wound in one of the patients."

An unidentified vehicle rammed into a crowd in Los Angeles on Saturday, injuring at least 20. Five people are believed to be in critical condition.

Vehicle ploughs into crowd outside night club in Los Angeles near Hollywood

A shooting in an Austria school on Tuesday (June 10) left 10 people dead, city's mayor confirmed the death toll. The shooting happened at the BORG Dreierschützengasse.US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (June 10) defended his decision to send thousands of troops to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids.&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/austria-school-shooting-leaves-5-dead-1749546460259">Austria school shooting leaves 10 dead, suspect reported to be a student who was 'bullied'</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250610/image-1749549222293.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Austria school shooting leaves 10 dead, suspect reported to be a student who was 'bullied'"></figure>A shooting at a school in Austria has left ten people dead. The city's mayor confirmed the death toll in the incident reported in the city of Graz. 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Question unsettles Pakistan Senator Sherry Rehman, she admits Islamabad’s links to terror</a> <img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250610/image-1749553247555.jpg?rect=(0,374,1164,870)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘What is Brigade 313’? Question unsettles Pakistan Senator Sherry Rehman, she admits Islamabad’s links to terror">Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Vice President Sherry Rehman, who was earlier Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, was visibly flustered when questioned on al-Qaeda-linked Brigade 313 and acknowledged Islamabad’s links to terrorism in the past while she dodged pointed questions.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-ipl-lucky-charm-and-only-player-to-win-a-title-with-dhoni-kohli-and-rohit-1749550178004">IPL's lucky charm? He's the only player to win a title with Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250610/image-1749551232193.webp?rect=(0,56,1136,852)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="IPL's lucky charm? He's the only player to win a title with Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit"></figure>Indian Premier League (IPL) is a tough tournament to win - ask Virat Kohli - it took him 18 years to finally get the trophy in IPL 2025. With the win, Kohli joined Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni - arguably his biggest contemporary Indian players - to have at least one IPL trophy to their name. 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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (June 10) defended his decision to send thousands of troops to Los Angeles amid protests

A shooting in an Austria school on Tuesday (June 10) left 10 people dead, city's mayor confirmed the death toll. The shooting happened at the BORG Dreierschützengasse. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (June 10) defended his decision to send thousands of troops to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids. Click on the headlines to read more Austria school shooting leaves 10 dead, suspect reported to be a student who was 'bullied' A shooting at a school in Austria has left ten people dead. The city's mayor confirmed the death toll in the incident reported in the city of Graz. Austrian police held a press conference and that several people had lost their lives in the shooting. Earlier, they confirmed that a major operation was underway on Tuesday morning after shots were heard at around 10 am. 'Burning to ground': Trump claims LA would be dust without National Guards, but Governor Newsom says it’s a ‘dictator fantasy’ US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (June 10) defended his decision to send thousands of troops to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids, claiming the city would have been destroyed without federal intervention. India's digital democracy: Modi government's survey sees over 5 lakh responses in a day - 5 states which had the most respondents As Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 11 years on Monday (June 9) and launched a survey on the NaMo app to take people's feedback on several issues. In just 26 hours, five lakh people responded, according to official sources. Pakistan hikes defence budget by 20% despite economic challenges, cuts overall spending in 2025-26 Pakistan has hiked its defence spending by a steep 20% after suffering serious setbacks from Indian strikes during Operation Sindoor despite battling severe economic challenges and had to slash its overall federal expenditure for fiscal 2025-26 by a hefty 7% to 17.57 trillion rupees ($62 billion) in its budget. 2020s weakest decade since 60s: World Bank's PREDICTION about worsening global economy | Is Trump tariffs to be blamed? The World Bank has cut its forecast for global growth this year, and on Tuesday (June 10) warned that the 2020s are on course for the weakest performance for any decade since the 1960s. UK sanctions Ben-Gvir and Smotrich over their Gaza comments. Who are they? Britain on Tuesday sanctioned two far-right Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, over the comments they made on Gaza. Ben-Gvir and Smotrich will be banned from entering the UK and will have any assets in the country frozen as part of the measures announced by the foreign secretary, David Lammy, on Tuesday. 'Going to hit ‘em back harder': Trump's Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem issues chilling WARNING to LA protesters - Here's what she said US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a chilling warning to protesters in Los Angeles as tensions intensify over immigration raids, which has entered its fourth day now. ‘What is Brigade 313’? Question unsettles Pakistan Senator Sherry Rehman, she admits Islamabad’s links to terror Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Vice President Sherry Rehman, who was earlier Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, was visibly flustered when questioned on al-Qaeda-linked Brigade 313 and acknowledged Islamabad’s links to terrorism in the past while she dodged pointed questions. IPL's lucky charm? He's the only player to win a title with Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit Indian Premier League (IPL) is a tough tournament to win - ask Virat Kohli - it took him 18 years to finally get the trophy in IPL 2025. With the win, Kohli joined Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni - arguably his biggest contemporary Indian players - to have at least one IPL trophy to their name. All three players, however, had one common player with them during the IPL title win - Josh Hazlewood. Kingdom: Why has Vijay Deverakonda's action thriller been delayed? Vijay Deverakonda's much-anticipated spy thriller Kingdom has been facing delays for quite some time. The film which is scheduled to release next month might be missing it as per reports. But, what is the main reason behind it?

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Gavin Newsom, the California governor, on Monday (June 9) called on his peers across states to rally against Donald Trump, who ordered the National Guard troops into the western state to quell the protests in Los Angeles against the immigration policies of the Republican US president. Newsom also said California is suing the Trump administration. The violence in California has brought sharp focus on its governor, who could be the Democratic contender for president in 2028. So it is important to know more about his life and political career.Here is what you should know about Gavin Newsom.<h2> Who is Gavin Newsom?</h2>&nbsp;Gavin Christopher Newsom, the Democratic governor of California, was born on 10 October 1967 in San Francisco in a politically connected family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Born to William Newsom, who was a judge in the California appeals court, Gavin graduated in political science from Santa Clara University in 1989. &nbsp;<h2>Gavin Newsom, the businessman</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Newsom is a businessman, helming the multi-million dollar PlumpJack group.&nbsp;He founded the winery and hospitality company with investor Gordon Getty. &nbsp;<h2>Political career of Gavin Newsom from mayor to Governor</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Gavin Newsom was appointed to San Francisco Parking and Traffic Commission in 1996, thus starting his political career. The next year, he was elected to the Board of Supervisors.&nbsp;Newsom's big break came in 2003, when he was elected the mayor of San Fransico, a post he went on to serve till 2011.&nbsp;Between 2011 and 2019, Newsom served as the lieutenant governor of California, the state's second-in-command. He went on to be elected the 40th governor of California and was re-elected in 2022. &nbsp;<h2>Gavin Newsom is a progressive amid a conservative political landscape</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;In his political roles, and mainly as the governor, &nbsp;Newsom introduced pro-people policies like expanding healthcare access, including Medi-Cal facilities to undocumented immigrants.&nbsp;Newsom is known for being a progressive, often standing for policies to address the climate crisis, and reforming housing. In 2019, he announced a death penalty moratorium in the state. Under his governorship, California saw laws that curbed police powers to use force. &nbsp;<h2>Facing domestic challenges: California under Newsom</h2> However, under Newsom, it has not been all bright sunshine for California.&nbsp;&nbsp;The richest state of the US has been facing budget deficits, an increase in crime rate, and homelessness, which has been endemic for decades. California's homeless population rose by nearly 32 per cent in the 2007-2022 period in spite of some $24 billion spent on addressing the issue.&nbsp;He faced criticism during the COVID pandemic, over strict lockdowns and mask mandates that&nbsp;had damaged the state's economy.&nbsp;In 2021, Newsom faced a recall attempt after attending a 2020 French Laundry dinner, violating his own guidelines. The recall didn't succeed. There are allegations of unemployment fraud and mismanagement of homelessness funds in Newsom's California, in which billions were paid to undeserving individuals.&nbsp;The wildfires in California exposed the lack of disaster preparedness under Newsom, in spite of his rhetoric and policies to address the climate crisis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Colourful personal life: Affair that went public</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>A tall and handsome man who appears in prim suits with hair slicked back, Newsom also faced several scandals in the past.&nbsp;&nbsp;The most prominent was the alleged affair with his campaign manager's wife when he was mayor. The affair first came to light in 2007 and has often been raked up in later years.<h2> Will Gavin Newsom be a presidential contender?</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Yes. Newsom is being seen as a potential Democratic contender for president in 2028. His governorship cannot be extended due to term limitations, and the next logical political step for him would be to fight for the White House.&nbsp;But the road could not be that easy.&nbsp;&nbsp;First, he has to contend with the residual ambitions of Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;Then there are issues related to California's economy and social issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a charged environment where Trump has made immigration the most polarising issue, it would be difficult for Newsom to take a pro-migration stance on the national stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;He will also need the approval of Democratic elders. Californians have not won presidential elections for a long time, Harris being the last one to lose.&nbsp;&nbsp;So it remains to be seen if Gavin Newsom would be able to charm the Democratic base in the primaries, in case he joins the race.

Newsom is being seen as a potential Democratic contender for president in 2028. His governorship cannot be extended due to term limitations, and the next logical political step for him would be to fight for the White House. But the road could not be that easy. 



Gavin Newsom, the California governor, on Monday (June 9) called on his peers across states to rally against Donald Trump, who ordered the National Guard troops into the western state to quell the protests in Los Angeles against the immigration policies of the Republican US president. Newsom also said California is suing the Trump administration. The violence in California has brought sharp focus on its governor, who could be the Democratic contender for president in 2028. So it is important to know more about his life and political career. Here is what you should know about Gavin Newsom. Who is Gavin Newsom? Gavin Christopher Newsom, the Democratic governor of California, was born on 10 October 1967 in San Francisco in a politically connected family. Born to William Newsom, who was a judge in the California appeals court, Gavin graduated in political science from Santa Clara University in 1989. Gavin Newsom, the businessman Newsom is a businessman, helming the multi-million dollar PlumpJack group. He founded the winery and hospitality company with investor Gordon Getty. Political career of Gavin Newsom from mayor to Governor Gavin Newsom was appointed to San Francisco Parking and Traffic Commission in 1996, thus starting his political career. The next year, he was elected to the Board of Supervisors. Newsom's big break came in 2003, when he was elected the mayor of San Fransico, a post he went on to serve till 2011. Between 2011 and 2019, Newsom served as the lieutenant governor of California, the state's second-in-command. He went on to be elected the 40th governor of California and was re-elected in 2022. Gavin Newsom is a progressive amid a conservative political landscape In his political roles, and mainly as the governor, Newsom introduced pro-people policies like expanding healthcare access, including Medi-Cal facilities to undocumented immigrants. Newsom is known for being a progressive, often standing for policies to address the climate crisis, and reforming housing. In 2019, he announced a death penalty moratorium in the state. Under his governorship, California saw laws that curbed police powers to use force. Facing domestic challenges: California under Newsom However, under Newsom, it has not been all bright sunshine for California. The richest state of the US has been facing budget deficits, an increase in crime rate, and homelessness, which has been endemic for decades. California's homeless population rose by nearly 32 per cent in the 2007-2022 period in spite of some $24 billion spent on addressing the issue. He faced criticism during the COVID pandemic, over strict lockdowns and mask mandates that had damaged the state's economy. In 2021, Newsom faced a recall attempt after attending a 2020 French Laundry dinner, violating his own guidelines. The recall didn't succeed. There are allegations of unemployment fraud and mismanagement of homelessness funds in Newsom's California, in which billions were paid to undeserving individuals. The wildfires in California exposed the lack of disaster preparedness under Newsom, in spite of his rhetoric and policies to address the climate crisis. Colourful personal life: Affair that went public A tall and handsome man who appears in prim suits with hair slicked back, Newsom also faced several scandals in the past. The most prominent was the alleged affair with his campaign manager's wife when he was mayor. The affair first came to light in 2007 and has often been raked up in later years. Will Gavin Newsom be a presidential contender? Yes. Newsom is being seen as a potential Democratic contender for president in 2028. His governorship cannot be extended due to term limitations, and the next logical political step for him would be to fight for the White House. But the road could not be that easy. First, he has to contend with the residual ambitions of Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in 2024. Then there are issues related to California's economy and social issues. In a charged environment where Trump has made immigration the most polarising issue, it would be difficult for Newsom to take a pro-migration stance on the national stage. He will also need the approval of Democratic elders. Californians have not won presidential elections for a long time, Harris being the last one to lose. So it remains to be seen if Gavin Newsom would be able to charm the Democratic base in the primaries, in case he joins the race.

Newsom is being seen as a potential Democratic contender for president in 2028. His governorship cannot be extended due to term limitations, and the next logical political step for him would be to fight for the White House. But the road could not be that easy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gavin Newsom for US president? California governor's open war with Trump over LA violence hints at ambition | See profile

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday (Jun 9) called for "every governor–red or blue" to unite against US President Donald Trump. This comes after heated exchanges between two amid the controversy surrounding Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles.&nbsp;“We are suing Donald Trump,” Newsom said in an X post. “This is a manufactured crisis. He is creating fear and terror to take over a state militia and violate the U.S. constitution. The illegal order he signed could allow him to send the military into ANY STATE HE WISHES.”&nbsp;“Every governor – red or blue – should reject this outrageous overreach. There’s a lot of hyperbole out there. This isn’t that. This is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism that threatens the foundation of our republic. We cannot let it stand,” he added.&nbsp;Trump earlier suggested “it would be a great thing” if his border czar Tom Homan should arrest Newsom. Governor Newsom strongly rejected the idea that a sitting president could call for the arrest of a state governor.&nbsp;“The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting Governor. This is a day I hoped I would never see in America,” Newsom posted on X.&nbsp;California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has also announced that he is suing Trump over the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles. Bonta alleged that the US president "ignored law enforcement's expertise and guidance" and “trampled over" the sovereignty of California.&nbsp;<h2>Trump blames ‘insurrectionists’ for causing riots</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Trump has blamed “insurrectionists” over the “catastrophic” riots in Los Angeles, “inspired” by the California Governor.&nbsp;“'If they spit, we will hit.' This is a statement from the President of the United States concerning the catastrophic Gavin Newscum inspired Riots going on in Los Angeles. The Insurrectionists have a tendency to spit in the face of the National Guardsmen/women, and others. These Patriots are told to accept this, it’s just the way life runs. But not in the Trump Administration. IF THEY SPIT, WE WILL HIT, and I promise you they will be hit harder than they have ever been hit before. Such disrespect will not be tolerated!" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.&nbsp;<h2>Los Angeles protests</h2>&nbsp;The protests started on June 6 after the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials carried out raids across Los Angeles as part of Trump's crackdown against illegal immigrants. This triggered anger in local communities and civil rights groups, who called the raids heavy-handed and unjust. The protest soon turned into violent clashes with law enforcement, following which National Guard troops were deployed.

Meanwhile, Trump has blamed “insurrectionists” over the “catastrophic” riots in Los Angeles, “inspired” by the California Governor.

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday (Jun 9) called for "every governor–red or blue" to unite against US President Donald Trump. This comes after heated exchanges between two amid the controversy surrounding Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles. “We are suing Donald Trump,” Newsom said in an X post. “This is a manufactured crisis. He is creating fear and terror to take over a state militia and violate the U.S. constitution. The illegal order he signed could allow him to send the military into ANY STATE HE WISHES.” “Every governor – red or blue – should reject this outrageous overreach. There’s a lot of hyperbole out there. This isn’t that. This is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism that threatens the foundation of our republic. We cannot let it stand,” he added. Trump earlier suggested “it would be a great thing” if his border czar Tom Homan should arrest Newsom. Governor Newsom strongly rejected the idea that a sitting president could call for the arrest of a state governor. “The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting Governor. This is a day I hoped I would never see in America,” Newsom posted on X. California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has also announced that he is suing Trump over the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles. Bonta alleged that the US president "ignored law enforcement's expertise and guidance" and “trampled over" the sovereignty of California. Trump blames ‘insurrectionists’ for causing riots Meanwhile, Trump has blamed “insurrectionists” over the “catastrophic” riots in Los Angeles, “inspired” by the California Governor. “'If they spit, we will hit.' This is a statement from the President of the United States concerning the catastrophic Gavin Newscum inspired Riots going on in Los Angeles. The Insurrectionists have a tendency to spit in the face of the National Guardsmen/women, and others. These Patriots are told to accept this, it’s just the way life runs. But not in the Trump Administration. IF THEY SPIT, WE WILL HIT, and I promise you they will be hit harder than they have ever been hit before. Such disrespect will not be tolerated!" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. Los Angeles protests The protests started on June 6 after the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials carried out raids across Los Angeles as part of Trump's crackdown against illegal immigrants. This triggered anger in local communities and civil rights groups, who called the raids heavy-handed and unjust. The protest soon turned into violent clashes with law enforcement, following which National Guard troops were deployed.

Meanwhile, Trump has blamed “insurrectionists” over the “catastrophic” riots in Los Angeles, “inspired” by the California Governor.

‘Threatens foundation of our republic’: California Governor Newsom calls for ‘every governor–red or blue’ to unite against Trump

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US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 24) arrived in North Carolina to assess the extent of the damage caused by the recent hurricane.&nbsp;
This marks his first visit outside Washington after taking office as US President. Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump.&nbsp;
Trump, during his visit, suggested that he would sign an "executive order" to begin the process of fundamentally reforming and overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), "or maybe getting rid of them".&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to recommend that FEMA go away," Trump added, suggesting that states take the lead role in responding and then get reimbursed a percentage of their costs from the federal government.&nbsp;
<h2>'FEMA has not done the job'</h2>
As he arrived in North Carolina, Trump said that he would be assessing the role of FEMA moving forward, claiming the agency got in the way of disaster response.
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"FEMA just hasn&rsquo;t done the job. And we&rsquo;re looking at the whole concept of FEMA. I like, frankly, the concept when North Carolina gets hit, the governor takes care of it. When Florida gets hit, the governor takes care of it, meaning the state takes care of it, to have a group of people come in from an area that don&rsquo;t even know where they&rsquo;re going in order to solve immediately a problem is something that never worked for me, but this is probably one of the best examples of it not working,&rdquo; Trump told reporters.&nbsp;
He added that the "aid will go through us", rather than going through FEMA.&nbsp;
Trump, while talking to the reporters, said that he wanted to see two actions taken in California before he offered federal support for Los Angeles.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;I want to see two things in Los Angeles. Voter ID, so that the people have a chance to vote, and I want to see the water be released and come down into Los Angeles and throughout the state,&rdquo; Trump told reporters in North Carolina.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Those are the two things. After that, I will be the greatest president that California has ever seen,&rdquo; he added.
The US President further said that he wants to take care of the people of North Carolina.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We want to take care of the people of North Carolina. It&rsquo;s so interesting. Everybody is talking about California, and that&rsquo;s a mess. But I said, I&rsquo;m not going to California until I stop in North Carolina. So here we are,&rdquo; Trump said.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to go visit the site and we&rsquo;re going to work with probably three of the congressmen, Republican congressmen, who have been fantastic, whose areas have been affected," he added.&nbsp;
Trump will be receiving a briefing on the recovery efforts in the affected region.&nbsp;
Following his visit to North Carolina, Trump will then travel to California, where wildfires have ravaged the Los Angeles area.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump, while talking to the reporters, said that he wanted to see two actions taken in California before he offers federal support for Los Angeles. 

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 24) arrived in North Carolina to assess the extent of the damage caused by the recent hurricane. This marks his first visit outside Washington after taking office as US President. Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump. Trump, during his visit, suggested that he would sign an "executive order" to begin the process of fundamentally reforming and overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), "or maybe getting rid of them". Also read: FEMA official directed aid workers to avoid houses with Trump signs, suspended: Report “We’re going to recommend that FEMA go away," Trump added, suggesting that states take the lead role in responding and then get reimbursed a percentage of their costs from the federal government. 'FEMA has not done the job' As he arrived in North Carolina, Trump said that he would be assessing the role of FEMA moving forward, claiming the agency got in the way of disaster response. Also read: New Los Angeles wildfire forces thousands, including 500 inmates, to evacuate "FEMA just hasn’t done the job. And we’re looking at the whole concept of FEMA. I like, frankly, the concept when North Carolina gets hit, the governor takes care of it. When Florida gets hit, the governor takes care of it, meaning the state takes care of it, to have a group of people come in from an area that don’t even know where they’re going in order to solve immediately a problem is something that never worked for me, but this is probably one of the best examples of it not working,” Trump told reporters. He added that the "aid will go through us", rather than going through FEMA. Trump, while talking to the reporters, said that he wanted to see two actions taken in California before he offered federal support for Los Angeles. Also read: Los Angeles faces 'extreme fire danger' amid high winds forecast, over 6mn people under critical threat “I want to see two things in Los Angeles. Voter ID, so that the people have a chance to vote, and I want to see the water be released and come down into Los Angeles and throughout the state,” Trump told reporters in North Carolina. “Those are the two things. After that, I will be the greatest president that California has ever seen,” he added. The US President further said that he wants to take care of the people of North Carolina. “We want to take care of the people of North Carolina. It’s so interesting. Everybody is talking about California, and that’s a mess. But I said, I’m not going to California until I stop in North Carolina. So here we are,” Trump said. Also read: Los Angeles faces 'extreme fire danger' amid high winds forecast, over 6mn people under critical threat “We’re going to go visit the site and we’re going to work with probably three of the congressmen, Republican congressmen, who have been fantastic, whose areas have been affected," he added. Trump will be receiving a briefing on the recovery efforts in the affected region. Following his visit to North Carolina, Trump will then travel to California, where wildfires have ravaged the Los Angeles area. (With inputs from agencies)

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Millions in the U.S. are crippled by rare, record-breaking disasters. While California is witnessing fresh wildfire in LA, prompting evacuation orders for over 50,000 people, the situation is 'polar' opposite in Texas, Florida and Louisiana where historic storm has put parts under thick coat of snow.

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California is battling yet another wildfire, while still dealing with the aftermath of massive wildfires just days ago. A new wildfire has rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres, fueled by strong winds and dry brush.

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Los Angeles Wildfires: New Hughes fire breaks out about 80 km north of Los Angeles

A new wildfire erupted in the&nbsp;United States Los Angeles on Wednesday (Jan 22).&nbsp;
In other news, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 22) scored a significant win for his hardline immigration agenda, as the Republican-led US Congress approved the Laken Riley Act.
Meanwhile, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar reacted to the buzz going on around him getting the front-row seat treatment at the inauguration ceremony of Trump.&nbsp;
Moreover, Indian comedian Kapil Sharma received a death threat via email from Pakistan.&nbsp;
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Morning news brief: New wildfire erupts in LA; Kapil Sharma death threat, and more

The west coast of Hollywood has gone up in flames. Many celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, Anna Faris, Mandy Moore have lost their homes in the wildfire that has caused havoc in Hollywood. Find out more about the latest events affecting the world of showbiz in the latest episode of E-Club.

Artists lose homes and livelihoods in LA wildfires &more | E-Club

When Serena Null saw the flames roaring towards her family home in the Los Angeles suburb of Altadena, she ran to find her pet Domino, but the cat eluded her grasp.
"We could see the fire from the front door, and so we just didn't have enough time, and we had to leave him," the 27-year-old Null said.
The ferocious blaze reduced her mother-in-law's house to ashes, and a search of the blackened rubble the following day proved fruitless. Null feared she would never see her green-eyed friend again.
But on Friday, to her amazement, she and Domino were reunited.
"I just was so relieved and just so happy that he was here," a tearful Null told AFP outside the NGO Pasadena Humane, where Domino -- suffering from singed paws, a burnt nose, and a high level of stress -- had been taken after being rescued.&nbsp;
Domino is one of several hundred pets brought to the centre as the Eaton fire roared through Altadena, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes in such a rush that many left with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Pasadena Humane was accustomed to dealing with crises, but the explosion in demand was without precedent.&nbsp;
"We've never had to take 350 at once in one day before," said the centre's Kevin McManus. "It's been overwhelming."
<h2 dir="ltr">Search and rescue</h2>
Many animals were delivered by their owners, who had lost their homes and had to find temporary housing for pets while they stayed in hotels or shelters.&nbsp;
But others were brought by rescue workers and volunteers. The centre says on its website that when it receives a report of a pet left behind, it sends "search and rescue teams as quickly as possible in areas that are safe to enter."&nbsp;
The centre opened up as much space as it could to accommodate the influx, even placing some pets in offices.
And it was not just dogs and cats, McManus said. There were species rarely seen in an animal shelter&mdash;like a pony, which spent a night in the centre.&nbsp;
More than 10 days after the fires began raging through Los Angeles, the centre still houses some 400 animals, including rabbits, turtles, lizards, and birds, including a huge green, red, and blue macaw.
Many of the pets' owners, still without permanent housing, come to the centre to visit their animal friends&mdash;people like Winston Ekpo, who came to see his three German shepherds, Salt, Pepper, and Sugar.
As firefighters in the area make progress, many animal owners can come and recover their pets, and tears of sadness turn to tears of joy.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Back home</h2>
The centre's website posts photos of recovered animals, including information on the time and place where they were rescued.
McManus said some 250 pets have so far been returned to their owners.&nbsp;
One of them, curiously, was Bombon, who had been lost long before the fires.
The Chihuahua mix went missing from its Altadena home in November, said 23-year-old Erick Rico.
He had begun to resign himself to never seeing Bombon again.
Then one day a friend told him he had seen a picture on the Pasadena Humane website that caught his attention.
When Rico saw it, he was so excited he couldn't sleep that night -- "It looked exactly like him," he said&mdash;and he arrived at the centre early the following morning.
When he saw his owner, Bombon "started crying a lot, wagging his tail and everything. He was very, very happy."
After the painful days of uncertainty, Rico too finally felt relief. "Now I'm just happy that he's back home."
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World | Trending: Many animals were delivered by their owners, who had lost their homes and had to find temporary housing for pets while they themselves stayed in hotels or shelters. 

When Serena Null saw the flames roaring towards her family home in the Los Angeles suburb of Altadena, she ran to find her pet Domino, but the cat eluded her grasp. "We could see the fire from the front door, and so we just didn't have enough time, and we had to leave him," the 27-year-old Null said. The ferocious blaze reduced her mother-in-law's house to ashes, and a search of the blackened rubble the following day proved fruitless. Null feared she would never see her green-eyed friend again. But on Friday, to her amazement, she and Domino were reunited. "I just was so relieved and just so happy that he was here," a tearful Null told AFP outside the NGO Pasadena Humane, where Domino -- suffering from singed paws, a burnt nose, and a high level of stress -- had been taken after being rescued. Domino is one of several hundred pets brought to the centre as the Eaton fire roared through Altadena, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes in such a rush that many left with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Pasadena Humane was accustomed to dealing with crises, but the explosion in demand was without precedent. "We've never had to take 350 at once in one day before," said the centre's Kevin McManus. "It's been overwhelming." Search and rescue Many animals were delivered by their owners, who had lost their homes and had to find temporary housing for pets while they stayed in hotels or shelters. But others were brought by rescue workers and volunteers. The centre says on its website that when it receives a report of a pet left behind, it sends "search and rescue teams as quickly as possible in areas that are safe to enter." The centre opened up as much space as it could to accommodate the influx, even placing some pets in offices. And it was not just dogs and cats, McManus said. There were species rarely seen in an animal shelter—like a pony, which spent a night in the centre. More than 10 days after the fires began raging through Los Angeles, the centre still houses some 400 animals, including rabbits, turtles, lizards, and birds, including a huge green, red, and blue macaw. Many of the pets' owners, still without permanent housing, come to the centre to visit their animal friends—people like Winston Ekpo, who came to see his three German shepherds, Salt, Pepper, and Sugar. As firefighters in the area make progress, many animal owners can come and recover their pets, and tears of sadness turn to tears of joy. Back home The centre's website posts photos of recovered animals, including information on the time and place where they were rescued. McManus said some 250 pets have so far been returned to their owners. One of them, curiously, was Bombon, who had been lost long before the fires. The Chihuahua mix went missing from its Altadena home in November, said 23-year-old Erick Rico. He had begun to resign himself to never seeing Bombon again. Then one day a friend told him he had seen a picture on the Pasadena Humane website that caught his attention. When Rico saw it, he was so excited he couldn't sleep that night -- "It looked exactly like him," he said—and he arrived at the centre early the following morning. When he saw his owner, Bombon "started crying a lot, wagging his tail and everything. He was very, very happy." After the painful days of uncertainty, Rico too finally felt relief. "Now I'm just happy that he's back home." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Separated by LA wildfires, a happy reunion for some pets, owners

Fire-wrecked Los Angeles got a break Wednesday as dangerous winds dropped, giving hope to weary firefighters still battling to snuff out deadly blazes.
More than a week after&nbsp;fires&nbsp;fanned by hurricane-force gusts began a destructive march that has left two dozen people dead and large areas of the city in ruins, forecasters said the end was in sight -- at least for now.
Onshore breezes were set to bring much-needed moisture over the coming days, forecasters at the National Weather Service told AFP.
There will be "a big improvement for tonight and tomorrow, though there'll still be some lingering areas of concern," Ryan Kittell of the National Weather Service told AFP, though he warned there was another possibly perilous drying system in the offing early next week.
The Eaton Fire and the Palisades fire, which together have scorched more than 40,000 acres (16,000 hectares) were still smoldering Wednesday.
Battalions of firefighters from across the United States, as well as from Mexico, were working to tamp down hotspots that could still flare, Los Angeles City fire chief Kristin Crowley told reporters.
"Infrared flights last night indicated there are still numerous hot spots burning within the fire footprint, and very close attention was paid to address any flare ups swiftly as to prevent any fire spread outside of the perimeter," she said.
<h2>Back to school&nbsp;</h2>
With tens of thousands of people still displaced by the&nbsp;fires, life was far from normal in America's second biggest city.
But children whose schools were damaged or are still affected by evacuation orders were welcomed into other institutions.
Stay-at-home mom Caroline Nick took Emery, 11, and Andrew, 7, to Nora Sterry Elementary on Wednesday after their own school was lost to the blaze.
Nick, whose home was destroyed in the Palisades fire, said the children needed whatever semblance of normality they could get.
"They don't need to be listening to the adult conversations that my husband and I are having to have. It's not good for them," she told AFP.
"They need to be here doing this: drawing and coloring, playing and running and laughing."
The confirmed death toll from the&nbsp;fires&nbsp;stood at 24, with Los Angeles County Coroner investigating another possible body.
But the number of fatalities could still rise, as cadaver dogs continue a painstaking search of hundreds of buildings.
More than 12,000 structures have been razed, including multi-million dollar homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Estimates of the eventual cost of the tragedy have now risen to as high as $275 billion, a figure that would make it one of the most expensive in US history.
The relief operation around the city was in full force, with local, state and federal bodies offering help with everything from replacing lost driving licences to footing hotel bills.
A huge private effort was also taking shape, with thousands of volunteers staffing giveaways of food, clothing and baby supplies for those in need.
Hollywood megastar Leonardo DiCaprio was among those stepping up with donations.
"The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city," the "Titanic" star wrote on Instagram.
"I am committing $1 million in partnership with @rewild's Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts."
DiCaprio's cash comes on the heels of $1 million donations from fellow actors Jamie Lee Curtis&nbsp;and&nbsp;Eva Longoria.
Federal authorities have launched a probe into the causes of the&nbsp;fires, as theories swirl over who was responsible.
"We know everyone wants answers, and the community deserves answers," said Jose Medina of the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which is taking the lead.
"ATF will give you those answers, but it will be once we complete a thorough investigation."
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A huge private effort was also taking shape, with thousands of volunteers staffing giveaways of food, clothing and baby supplies for those in need.

Fire-wrecked Los Angeles got a break Wednesday as dangerous winds dropped, giving hope to weary firefighters still battling to snuff out deadly blazes. More than a week after fires fanned by hurricane-force gusts began a destructive march that has left two dozen people dead and large areas of the city in ruins, forecasters said the end was in sight -- at least for now. Onshore breezes were set to bring much-needed moisture over the coming days, forecasters at the National Weather Service told AFP. There will be "a big improvement for tonight and tomorrow, though there'll still be some lingering areas of concern," Ryan Kittell of the National Weather Service told AFP, though he warned there was another possibly perilous drying system in the offing early next week. The Eaton Fire and the Palisades fire, which together have scorched more than 40,000 acres (16,000 hectares) were still smoldering Wednesday. Battalions of firefighters from across the United States, as well as from Mexico, were working to tamp down hotspots that could still flare, Los Angeles City fire chief Kristin Crowley told reporters. "Infrared flights last night indicated there are still numerous hot spots burning within the fire footprint, and very close attention was paid to address any flare ups swiftly as to prevent any fire spread outside of the perimeter," she said. Back to school With tens of thousands of people still displaced by the fires, life was far from normal in America's second biggest city. But children whose schools were damaged or are still affected by evacuation orders were welcomed into other institutions. Stay-at-home mom Caroline Nick took Emery, 11, and Andrew, 7, to Nora Sterry Elementary on Wednesday after their own school was lost to the blaze. Nick, whose home was destroyed in the Palisades fire, said the children needed whatever semblance of normality they could get. "They don't need to be listening to the adult conversations that my husband and I are having to have. It's not good for them," she told AFP. "They need to be here doing this: drawing and coloring, playing and running and laughing." The confirmed death toll from the fires stood at 24, with Los Angeles County Coroner investigating another possible body. But the number of fatalities could still rise, as cadaver dogs continue a painstaking search of hundreds of buildings. More than 12,000 structures have been razed, including multi-million dollar homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Estimates of the eventual cost of the tragedy have now risen to as high as $275 billion, a figure that would make it one of the most expensive in US history. The relief operation around the city was in full force, with local, state and federal bodies offering help with everything from replacing lost driving licences to footing hotel bills. A huge private effort was also taking shape, with thousands of volunteers staffing giveaways of food, clothing and baby supplies for those in need. Hollywood megastar Leonardo DiCaprio was among those stepping up with donations. "The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city," the "Titanic" star wrote on Instagram. "I am committing $1 million in partnership with @rewild's Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts." DiCaprio's cash comes on the heels of $1 million donations from fellow actors Jamie Lee Curtis and Eva Longoria. Federal authorities have launched a probe into the causes of the fires, as theories swirl over who was responsible. "We know everyone wants answers, and the community deserves answers," said Jose Medina of the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which is taking the lead. "ATF will give you those answers, but it will be once we complete a thorough investigation." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Fire-wrecked Los Angeles gets a break as winds drop

Los Angeles Cat Cafe offers cuddle sessions for those affected by wildfires. Watch this report for more details!

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