Controversy over Compensation for Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery Czar

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass backtracked on compensating her wildfire recovery czar, Steve Soboroff, $500,000 for 90 days of work. Soboroff and another executive were supposed to be paid by philanthropic groups but will now work for free. Critics called the compensation 'obscene.'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with President Donald Trump to discuss wildfire recovery efforts

California Gov. Gavin Newsom met with President Donald Trump to discuss federal funding for wildfire recovery efforts. Newsom expressed appreciation for collaboration and efforts to support survivors.

Governor Newsom meets with President Trump for wildfire recovery funding

Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., to secure more federal funding for wildfire recovery in Los Angeles. They have a history of trading political fire but also working together.