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Newsom met Palisades fire survivors on March 3 to discuss federal disaster funding.
The meeting was at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283 as a recovery center for residents.
Newsom pressers say the state seeks funding from FEMA and HUD to accelerate rebuilding.
Locals said they would present current disaster-funding requests to FEMA and HUD.
The Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed about 16,000 structures.
Trump had previously issued an order to streamline rebuilding permitted by federal action.
Newsom’s office criticized the action, framing it as insufficient without federal aid.
Newsom is on a national book tour for his memoir 'Young Man in a Hurry'.
The Palisades and Eaton fires occurred in January 2025, prompting a large federal aid request.
The article notes ongoing political tension between Newsom and President Trump over disaster aid.

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The governor helped funnel more than $4 million to his wife's California Partners Project via behested payments.
Donors gave via 'behested payments' at Newsom's request, linking the donations to public office.
Critics say the practice creates a loophole that allows political fundraising through family-linked nonprofits.
The California Partners Project is a 501(c)(4) and relies on sponsorships routed through fiscal sponsors.
The report notes connections between Newsom, the California Volunteers Fund, and related projects.
Siebel Newsom has built a career around film projects focused on gender equality.
Officials say the arrangements were legal, though ethically questionable, and not restricted by law.
The Post highlights overlap between Siebel Newsom’s work and the governor’s classroom initiatives.
The California Partners Project has faced questions about executive compensation and related payments.
The report cites a murky loophole in campaign finance law as enabling such donations.

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A California letter questions Gov. Newsom’s $19-million image campaign, favoring citizens sharing authentic stories instead.
"Invite Californians to use their phones to share short videos of their favorite places and why they love living here."
The letter suggests reallocating the funds to fix roads instead of a polished image campaign.
The piece emphasizes a genuine portrait of California through everyday experiences rather than marketing.
The letter is part of the March 10, 2026 Letters to the Editor section in the Los Angeles Times.

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