The proposals include $2.5 billion for the state’s emergency disaster response efforts, such as evacuations, sheltering survivors and removing household hazardous waste.

Calif., signed legislation directing $2.5 billion in relief to support response and recovery efforts for Los Angeles County after two deadly wildfires destroyed several communities.

Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign legislation Thursday providing $2.5 billion in funding to relief efforts in Los Angeles County, where two massive wildfires killed 28 people and left behind a trail of destruction this month.

In a bipartisan vote, the California Legislature approved $2.5 billion in wildfire aid for Los Angeles County during the special session on Thursday at the state Capitol.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill providing $2.5 billion in aid for Los Angeles wildfire recovery a day before President Donald Trump is expected to visit the wildfire areas.

Newsom signs legislation directing $2.5 billion in relief to support response and recovery efforts for Los Angeles.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to sign a $2.5 billion aid package to support response and recovery efforts for Los Angeles in the wake of deadly wildfires.