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Governor Newsom Faces Backlash Over Pacific Palisades Fire

11/16/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom faces criticism for his handling of the Pacific Palisades fire, which destroyed nearly 7,000 structures and killed 12 people.
He shifted focus to climate change and insurance issues.
Victims and lawmakers questioned accountability, citing evacuation gaps.
During a Senate hearing, Spencer Pratt, a fire victim, accused Newsom of negligence and said the fire was preventable.
An alleged arsonist, Jonathan Rinderknecht, has been arrested.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom faces criticism for his handling of the Pacific Palisades fire, which destroyed nearly 7,000 structures and killed 12 people.
He shifted focus to climate change and insurance issues.
Victims and lawmakers questioned accountability, citing evacuation gaps.
During a Senate hearing, Spencer Pratt, a fire victim, accused Newsom of negligence and said the fire was preventable.
An alleged arsonist, Jonathan Rinderknecht, has been arrested.