CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.
Trump, Newsom and California
California lawmakers unanimously approved $2.5 billion to aid wildfire cleanup and recovery in the Los Angeles area Thursday morning just 10 days after Gov. Gavin Newsom called for it in a special session.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $2.5 billion disaster aid package on Thursday, Jan. 23, to help Southern Californians recover from the devastating wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles County.
Five major banks have agreed to provide mortgage relief to customers affected by wildfires that have ravaged thousands of homes, businesses and structures in the Los Angeles area, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Trump and Newsom set aside their usual bitterness and say they will figure out how to work together on the region’s recovery.
California Governor Gavin Newsom greeted Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday with a gesture of conciliation toward the new president, noting the need for partnership and mutual respect.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said LA Rises, a new private-sector philanthropic initiative, will work with the city, county and the state to support the rebuilding of Los Angeles. Mark Walter and the Dodgers will provide up to $100 million.
The governor of California has tapped three of Los Angeles's most influential people to lead the fire recovery initiative.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is launching a program called LA Rises Tuesday and it will provide financial support from private sectors to rebuild areas affected by recent wildfires throughout Southern California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom stepped up his intervention on the California Coastal Commission on Monday, chiding the agency for providing “legally erroneous guidance” that threatens to “create confusion and delay in rebuilding efforts” for wildfire victims in Los Angeles County.