News for January 12, 2025

Rep. Judy Chu said fire agencies told her there is enough water to keep fighting the Los Angeles wildfires, and she urged more federal help as hard-hit communities look to rebuild.

Officials warned that strong Santa Ana winds will keep the fire risk very high in Los Angeles until Wednesday evening.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Los Angeles-area wildfires could become one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history and called for an independent look at the water supply.

Wildfires in Los Angeles reduced Fox’s Restaurant and other small businesses to ash, forcing owners like Paul Rosenbluh to face lost buildings, lost income, and uncertain rebuilds.