There are misconceptions circulating about who’s at fault for the fires burning tens of thousands of acres across Los Angeles.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has only expanded the size and scope of California government during his tenure, while Trump plans radical federal cuts.

The devastating wildfires have not garnered much sympathy from Trump and Republicans, who have decided to blame Newsom for the wildfires. Trump has repeatedly attacked the California Democrat on Truth Social as he spreads unproven claims about the wildfire situation.

Newsom, 57, previously survived the 2021 recall election with ease in a state where Democrats hold a clear advantage in voter registration over Republicans.

And California governor Gavin Newsom seems to think he’s in a public communications crisis. On Friday, during a briefing with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, Newsom lamented, “I ask you, we’ve got to deal with this misinformation.

The department that the South Dakota governor seeks to lead will be critical to fulfilling the incoming administration’s promises to quickly crack down on immigration.

Needless regulation on fire insurance, "speculators," and duplexes means fewer dollars are going to rebuild Los Angeles.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused Elon Musk of "encouraging looting" as the dispute over wildfire-related misinformation in Los Angeles intensifies.

In a preview of the full conversation between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Jen Psaki which will air SUNDAY at 12pm ET, Psaki gives a preview of Newsom's discussion on the scope of funds needed to help rebuild California,

Canada, Mexico, Ukraine and Iran have all offered support to Los Angeles as wildfires continue to destroy the Californian city's landscape and infrastructure. Newsweek has contacted the office of California Governor Gavin Newsom for comment and updates on help that has been sent to the state.

Donald J. Trump issued angry comments about Gov. Gavin Newsom, and President Biden was briefed in California by the state’s fire officials.

But Vance’s description of decades-long dry reservoirs is misleading. Experts on California’s water management told us they were not aware of any major reservoir that has been dry for 15 years or more. The state-managed reservoirs in Southern California are, in general, at or above their historic average storage for January.