Environmental Protection Agency contractors work to remove hazardous waste from beachfront properties destroyed in the Palisades Fire along the Pacific Ocean on February 18, 2025 in Malibu, California. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) California’s upcoming digital town hall to convene community on Los Angeles fire recovery California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a new program designed to include residents in Los Angeles fire recovery efforts. 9 hours ago By Colin Wood