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Newsom Faces Protests Over Wildfire Relief in LA Visit

1/3/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom will visit Los Angeles on January 7 to mark a year since wildfires killed 31 people and destroyed 18,000 structures.
Protests are planned, including one titled "They Let Us Burn!" as residents demand federal aid.
Newsom's office says he issued 27 executive orders to streamline rebuilding.
Some residents doubt relief is reaching them.
Analysts warn the situation could affect Newsom's presidential prospects.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom will visit Los Angeles on January 7 to mark a year since wildfires killed 31 people and destroyed 18,000 structures.
Protests are planned, including one titled "They Let Us Burn!" as residents demand federal aid.
Newsom's office says he issued 27 executive orders to streamline rebuilding.
Some residents doubt relief is reaching them.
Analysts warn the situation could affect Newsom's presidential prospects.