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Trump on California wildfires: 'For the sake of the smelt, they have no water'

By West LA Times | Jan 31, 2025

President Donald Trump has criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for allegedly neglecting the people of California in favor of environmental regulations during the recent wildfire disaster.

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Uber Eats and Postmates partner with Hugo's Tacos to support LA firefighters and responders

By A. R. Bamburg | Jan 31, 2025

Uber Eats and Postmates have collaborated with Hugo's Tacos to provide meals for firefighters, first responders, and donation centers in Los Angeles.

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UCLA professors receive prestigious Presidential Early Career Awards

By West LA Times | Jan 30, 2025

Four faculty members from UCLA have been recognized with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 2?

By West LA Times | Jan 30, 2025

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 2.

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Vandersteel on Bass' appointee to head L.A. Dept. of Water: ‘Makes 2x more than male predecessor and L.A. is out of water. DEI = DIE'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Journalist Ann Vandersteel said that Janisse Quiñones, appointed by Karen Bass to lead the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), earns significantly more than her male predecessor, with an annual salary of $750,000.

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HBO Host Bill Maher: 'You didn't exceed my expectations, which was that the whole city wouldn't burn down'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Comedian and Los Angeles resident Bill Maher criticized LA Mayor Karen Bass for prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives over qualifications when hiring a California Fire Chief.

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Political commentator Steve Hilton: 'Get rid of the regulations'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Political commentator and Fox News contributor Steve Hilton said that Governor Gavin Newsom's environmental regulations were the reason behind the California wildfire disaster.

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Megyn Kelly on L.A. fire management: 'This was foreseeable' and 'largely preventable'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Megyn Kelly has attributed the recent California wildfires to preventable causes, suggesting that state politicians prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives over wildfire prevention plans.

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Actress Sara Foster: 'Your far left policies ruined our state'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Actress Sara Foster has criticized Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom, attributing the state's issues to their policies.

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Michael Rapaport on California Governor Gavin Newsom: 'There's no more mistakes for you, you're done!'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Michael Rapaport has called for California Governor Gavin Newsom to resign, citing alleged mismanagement of funds intended for fire prevention.

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Actor Mel Gibson on California wildfires: 'Monumental mismanagement by our elected officials'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

American actor Mel Gibson criticized California politicians Karen Bass and Gavin Newsom, stating they "do not care about the state's citizens" and were "insensitive in their management of the wildfire disaster."

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Actress Justine Bateman on California politicians: They 'must be removed'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Actress Justine Bateman has attributed the recent wildfire disaster in California to the state's politicians, Karen Bass and Gavin Newsom.

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Former senator Melissa Melendez on Gavin Newsom: 'He Merits No Praise'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Former California Senator Melissa Melendez has criticized Governor Gavin Newsom, attributing the red tape that hindered effective management and funding during the California wildfire disaster to his administration.

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Assemblywoman Sanchez on Newsom vetoing bill that forced seasonal firefighter layoffs: ‘Negligence of the highest order’

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Assembly member Kate Sanchez (R-71) criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing a bill she claimed would have prevented the layoffs of thousands of seasonal firefighters.

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Tim Sharp on LAFD shortage linked to vaccine mandate: ‘Are you surprised there’s a shortage today?’

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Journalist Tim Sharp said that with over 600 Los Angeles County firefighters losing their jobs for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, residents should not be surprised by the firefighter shortage in combating the Palisades Fire.

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Actor Dennis Quaid on L.A. fires: 'There was no evacuation plan'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Actor and Pacific Palisades resident Dennis Quaid has called for the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, citing her decision to travel to Ghana amid anticipated Santa Ana winds and wildfire events.

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Caitlyn Jenner amid CA Wildfires: ‘Remember this from the top of the ballot down’

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Olympian and media personality Caitlyn Jenner said that despite California and Los Angeles County paying the highest taxes in the country, the wildfires were mismanaged by officials.

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Justine Bateman on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visiting fire victims: ‘They are tourists. Disaster tourists’

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Family Ties actress Justine Bateman has criticized Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's visit to Los Angeles wildfire victims, describing it as a "repulsive photo op" due to their status as non-local residents.

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Chairman of L.A. Times on endorsing Karen Bass: 'That was a mistake'

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner and executive chairman of the Los Angeles Times, said that endorsing Karen Bass for mayor was a mistake.

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Study finds caregiver self-efficacy improves with certain dementia care approaches

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

New research on dementia care has found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain across three types of care approaches.