Keeley Webster

The city of Los Angeles and its Department of Water and Power face Palisades Fire-driven lawsuits from some 776 plaintiffs, according to the offering document.

The lawsuit contends that only Congress has the power to set tariffs that the president has unilaterally increased.

To close a $1 billion budget hole, Mayor Karen Bass would merge some departments and lay off more than 1,600 city workers.

The lawsuit argues the International Emergency Economic Powers Act that Trump invoked to impose tariffs does not grant the president the ability to unilaterally adopt tariffs on goods imported to the U.S.

S&P Global Ratings cited longer-term concerns on Palisades wildfire-related liabilities in shifting its CreditWatch on Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to a negative outlook.

Both states' governors said they will appeal the FEMA denials, which comes amid concern the Trump adminstration is hobbling the emergency response agency.

State lawmakers approved a trailer bill to last year's budget that aided Medi-Cal and provided funding to local governments affected by January's wildfires.

The lawsuit says Education Secretary Linda McMahon illegally decided not to honor the extension of previously approved COVID-19 relief grants. 

Districts most vulnerable to cuts in federal programs are those already struggling from enrollment declines and other challenges.

The non-profit climate advocacy organization called for better disclosure on climate risks and adaptation efforts as the prevalence of natural disasters grows.