In an executive order Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended price gouging protection until March 8 amid an uproar over large rent increases in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires.

California Gov. Newsom was confronted by a mother in Los Angeles County who said her daughter's school burned down as several fires have devastated the region this week.

The order targets opportunistic real estate speculators who make unsolicited cash offers well below market value in attempts to exploit victims of the Los Angeles-area fires.

Trump has argued since 2016 that California should divert more of the water contained in the northern part of the state to farmers instead of wildlife conservation.

Amid the wildfires, a petition initially created a year ago to address crime in Vallejo has reignited recent support.

Contrary to online claims, looting, which is defined as burglary or theft that occurs during a disaster, has been a crime in California for years.

In an interview with "Pod Save America," Newsom said Trump has been "pretty straightforward" about potentially denying federal aid to California.

California is typically ranked as the second most expensive state to live in, after Hawaii, with costs averaging around 30% higher than the rest of the U.S., per U.S. News & World Report. The state has the highest individual tax rate and the highest gas tax, 68 cents a gallon in 2024.

Firefighters continued their efforts on the Palisades and Eaton fires on Saturday, hoping to make as much progress as possible before another round of fire weather is expected to return next week.

The loss of so many dwellings, whether they be single-family homes or apartments, exacerbates what was already one of the nation’s most acute shortages of housing.

Trump, set to be inaugurated Monday, was invited to visit the wildfire area last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom and County Supervisor Kathryn Barger.