Mel Gibson is calling out California Gov. Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass for “gross mismanagement” of the Palisades and Eaton fires that devastated Southern California.  Read More

Gibson, who lost his Malibu mansion in the Palisades Fire, did not pull any punches while standing at a podium in Altadena on Wednesday.

Newsom maintained that while the state is waiving certain environmental review processes as part of the California Environmental Quality Act for homeowners who are rebuilding after the L.A.-area wildfires, the state continues to have the highest building safety standards – regulations which aren’t being waived.

During a recent appearance at the Oxford Union, Sean Penn, known for his outspoken political views, shared his thoughts on the controversial appointments

Kristin Crowley, the chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department, has been sacked by the city’s mayor over her handling of the Palisades fire last month. The decision was announced by Karen Bass, the mayor, who herself faced a torrent of criticism over the blaze.

Dino Lalli is an adjunct professor in the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication and a media professional with decades of experience. He has attended the Oscars eight times as a television reporter, having worked in both OKC at Channel 4 and Channel 9 as well as in Los Angeles at KNBC Channel 4.