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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.

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California college students face barriers accessing available food assistance

By West LA Times | Jan 29, 2025

Even though California college and university students have had access to CalFresh, the state's federally funded food assistance program, since 2022, a significant number of students experiencing food insecurity are not utilizing this resource.

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Trump to California Wildfire victims: 'The federal government is standing behind you 100%'

By West LA Times | Jan 28, 2025

President Donald Trump said that the federal government is fully committed to supporting California communities affected by recent wildfires.

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Actress Elizabeth Chambers on L.A. wildfire response: 'Absolute mismanagement by the city'

By West LA Times | Jan 28, 2025

Actress Elizabeth Chambers has criticized the city of Los Angeles for its handling of recent wildfires, attributing the devastation to mismanagement by elected officials in California.

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There were 35,474 lawyers in good standing in cities located within Los Angeles County as of December 2024

By West LA Times | Jan 28, 2025

There were 35,474 lawyers in good standing in cities located within Los Angeles County as of December 2024, according to the State Bar of California.

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Eaton Fire disproportionately impacts Altadena's Black community

By West LA Times | Jan 28, 2025

The Eaton Fire, which broke out on January 7, 2025, has had a significant impact on Altadena's Black community.

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Study finds youth see American dream as desirable yet challenging

By West LA Times | Jan 28, 2025

The American dream remains a desirable goal for many young people, but financial challenges make it seem unattainable, according to a recent study by the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA.

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Eaton fire impacts highlight systemic vulnerabilities in Altadena's African American community

By West LA Times | Jan 28, 2025

The recent Eaton fire has disproportionately affected the African American community in Altadena, according to a data summary from UCLA's Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, the Center for Neighborhood Knowledge, and the Latino...

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Which former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 31?

By West LA Times | Jan 28, 2025

These former West LA Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 31.

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Study reveals challenges for Medicaid-insured heart transplant patients

By West LA Times | Jan 27, 2025

Medicaid-insured heart transplant patients are at a greater risk of post-transplant complications, as revealed by a recent study conducted by UCLA Health.