New round of evacuation orders lifted as LA mayor names chief recovery officer

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Sunday to streamline the rebuilding of homes and businesses destroyed in the fires.

The order suspends permitting and review requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act to allow victims to restore their homes and businesses faster.

"When the fires are extinguished, victims who have lost their homes and businesses must be able to rebuild quickly and without roadblocks," said Newsom in a statement. "The executive order I signed today will help cut permitting delays, an important first step in allowing our communities to recover faster and stronger. I've also ordered our state agencies to identify additional ways to streamline the rebuilding and recovery process."

The executive order will do the following:

• Suspend CEQA review and California Coastal Act permitting for reconstruction of properties substantially damaged or destroyed

• Direct state agencies to identify additional permitting requirements, including provisions of the Building Code, that can safely be suspended or streamlined to accelerate rebuilding and make it more affordable.

• Extend protections against price gouging on building materials, storage services, construction, and other essential goods and services to January 7, 2026, in Los Angeles County.

• Commit to working with the Legislature to identify statutory changes that can help expedite rebuilding

A copy of the executive order can be found here.

Officials with the city of Pasadena are issuing a warning about fake fliers that are circulating near burned homes, claiming to tow damaged vehicles at no cost.

The fliers, which were placed in the mailboxes of homes in the upper Hastings Ranch area, are likely part of a scheme to get your car.

Officials with the city of Pasadena are issuing a warning about fake fliers that are circulating near burned homes, claiming to tow damaged vehicles at no cost.

Lisa Derderian with the city of Pasadena said they've dialed the number on the flier and said it goes nowhere.

"If you're approached by contractors, by insurance, any vendor, vet it through the proper process, call the city, talk to an official government representative to ensure that it's legitimate, because unfortunately, after tragic situations, people prey on those that are most vulnerable, and we have an obligation to protect our community."

Dodgers' star Freddie Freeman and his wife are donating thousands to help those impacted by the wildfires.

According to ESPN baseball columnist Jeff Passan, the couple is donating $300,000 to relief efforts, which includes $100,000 for the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, $100,000 for the Pasadena Fire Department and $100,000 for the Salvation Army.

Chelsea Freeman also shared in an Instagram story that she was matching donations to Pasadena Humane, according to the MLB.

The FBI released new photos of a damaged water-dropping super scooper firefighting aircraft that collided with a drone over the Palisades Fire.

According to officials, the plane collided with a privately-owned drone, causing significant damage to it. The drone put a 3x6 hole in the aircraft, causing a 20- to 30-minute delay in the aerial firefight.

According to officials, the plane collided with a privately-owned drone, causing significant damage to it.