"Misplaced Priorities": Rep. Kevin Kiley blasts Gov. Newsom's Wildfire Response.

The wildfire disaster continues across Southern California, devastating 40,000-plus acres and claiming the lives of more than 25 people. The California legislature is considering $2.5 billion in emergency aid, at the same time as they work to "Trump-proof" the state, which some democratic leaders have hinted may be tied together.

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) is a former member of the state assembly, he joins Cher Calvin and Courtney Friel to discuss the legislature and Governor's response to the crisis, the debate over conditional federal aid, and his priorities for the 119th Congress.

NEW: A new sales tax increase in the city of Manteca will go into effect April 1, which will allow the Manteca Police Department enough funding to build a new police station.

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New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church Pastor George Hurtt help Eaton Fire victims.

ICYMI: Aerial images captured the moment flames from the Palisades Fire formed what looked like a "fire tornado."

Good night and pray for Southern California 🙏🏽 🙏🏻

🔥Incident Updates (1/16/2025 AM)

#PalisadesFire
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* Pacific Palisades (LA County)
* 23,713 acres, 22% contained

#EatonFire
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* North Pasadena and Altadena (LA County)
* 14,117 acres, 55% contained

#HurstFire
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* Sylmar Area (LA County)
* 799 acres, 98% contained
* Forward progress stopped

#AutoFire
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* Ventura (Ventura County)
* 61 acres, 85% contained
* Forward progress stopped

#LittleMountainFire (FINAL)
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* Little Mountain Drive, San Bernardino (San Bernardino County)
* 34 acres, 100% contained

For the most up to date emergency information and evacuation updates, please visit the links below: 🔗 fire.ca.gov

🚩 Per the National Weather Service, the #RedFlagWarning remains in effect through 3 PM today for the Santa Susana Mountains, Western San Gabriel Mountains and I-5 Corridor.

#CALFIRE #LAwildfires #CAwildfires

NEW: California Governor Gavin Newsom decided to raise the American flag to full mast at the state Capitol for Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, despite ongoing mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.

This move aligns him with some Republican leaders and occurs during a time of significant wildfires in California, suggesting both a nod to unity and a need for federal support.

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At least another week, likely longer until residents can return to LA fire zones.

LA County Sheriff Robert Luna

BREAKING! Georgia: Senator Colton Moore, who exposed and defeated corrupt District Attorney Fani Willis last year, has been arrested by the Anti-Trump Speaker of the Georgia House.

Colton is being held in the same Atlanta jail as President Trump last year.

ICYMI: Here is a sweeping view of the Pacific Palisades, taken yesterday at a lower altitude… beginning just south of Sunset Blvd to Chautauqua Blvd. 

Chris Cristi

This cop killer had a rap sheet stretching back to the 1990s. There is no reason he should have been walking free.

The suspect is being held without bond on the investigation of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/denver-police-arrest-stabbing-suspect

North Carolina: Buncombe County confirms it, "doesn't even have a ballpark guess" of how many people are still waiting on FEMA's help in WNC.

This comes just days after dozens of families, some with small kids, were kicked out of FEMA hotels and into the winter cold.

Matt Van Swol

NEW: President Donald J Trump just appointed Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone, to be Special Ambassadors to Hollywood, California.

16 years ago today I was set free by God of my crack and alcohol addictions!I I founded http://LindellRecoveryNetwork.org
to help addicts get from addiction to Jesus Christ like I have been blessed!

Mike Lindell

Instead of addressing how a female firefighter weighing 130 pounds might extricate a man weighing 230 pounds, Larson took to victim-blaming. In response to the question, Larson said, “He got himself in the wrong place if I have to carry him out of a fire.”

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/los-angeles-ultra-diverse-assistant-fire-chief-under-fire-for-victim-blaming-men-who-get-caught-in-fires

UPDATE: Safeway closure leaves San Francisco Fillmore District residents with few grocery options.

Residents from San Francisco's Fillmore District are demanding the Board of Supervisors address the closure of the neighborhood Safeway store, leaving them with dwindling grocery options.

Las Vegas - Casino Security on the LV Strip responding to the hotel tower for a disturbance - male caller screaming at dispatch- reporting he was “robbed by a hooker after calling her ugly” - female now running down the hallway with the subject’s wallet

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The Minot Police Department, North Dakota, sadly announced the death of Lt. Matt McLeod, a member of the since 2002. No additional information provided.

Rest Easy Brother. Prayers for his family of blue and blood. 🙏🏽