Amanda Prestigiacomo

so that's being investigated as a possible cause as for the arrests related to arson there have been three so far but none have been linked to any of the large devastating fires the kenneth fire is still being investigated as a possible cause of arson there have also been a variety of unconfirmed videos circulating online of individuals setting fires in and around la so that has caused a lot of anger and worry

LA Times has also reported that an electrical tower is being investigated in association with the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, though the company is denying that.

LA Times has also reported that an electrical tower is being investigated in association with the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, though the company is denying that.

Yeah, this is a huge issue. Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners were dropped by their insurers this past year or so, many in just the past three months. As we highlighted last week, there's a massive insurance crisis in California. A recent Wall Street Journal editorial pinned that crisis on the state's politicians.

Yeah, this is a huge issue. Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners were dropped by their insurers this past year or so, many in just the past three months. As we highlighted last week, there's a massive insurance crisis in California. A recent Wall Street Journal editorial pinned that crisis on the state's politicians.

For example, in California, companies are barred from raising premiums to reflect the increasing fire risks. As a result, insurers have limited their coverage or just stopped doing business altogether in California.

For example, in California, companies are barred from raising premiums to reflect the increasing fire risks. As a result, insurers have limited their coverage or just stopped doing business altogether in California.

And the state's supposed safety net for those left without private insurance, which is called FAIR, that has a $458 billion exposure, while it only has around $700 million in cash on hand to pay out claims. President Joe Biden has already promised federal funding for those affected by the fires, including low-cost loans for those with uninsured properties.

And the state's supposed safety net for those left without private insurance, which is called FAIR, that has a $458 billion exposure, while it only has around $700 million in cash on hand to pay out claims. President Joe Biden has already promised federal funding for those affected by the fires, including low-cost loans for those with uninsured properties.

And House Speaker Mike Johnson was asked on Monday about sending financial assistance to California, and he said that should come with conditions.

And House Speaker Mike Johnson was asked on Monday about sending financial assistance to California, and he said that should come with conditions.

Yeah, things are not looking good for Bass. First, she was on a different continent when these fires started, and her more than 24-hour absence is only compounding what many view as her leadership failures. There's an online petition signed by more than 30,000 people demanding the mayor's resignation, and even legacy media is turning on the mayor. L.A.

Yeah, things are not looking good for Bass. First, she was on a different continent when these fires started, and her more than 24-hour absence is only compounding what many view as her leadership failures. There's an online petition signed by more than 30,000 people demanding the mayor's resignation, and even legacy media is turning on the mayor. L.A.

Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong called his paper's endorsement of Bass a mistake.

Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong called his paper's endorsement of Bass a mistake.

The Florida DMV has canceled the license after the man, who goes by the name JamesIsSmiling on TikTok, shared a video explaining how he changed his sex marker on the ID from male to female using a loophole. The now-deleted video, which gained attention in conservative circles, included a taunting, vulgar message to DeSantis.

The Florida DMV has canceled the license after the man, who goes by the name JamesIsSmiling on TikTok, shared a video explaining how he changed his sex marker on the ID from male to female using a loophole. The now-deleted video, which gained attention in conservative circles, included a taunting, vulgar message to DeSantis.

But now, James is Smiling has a new license with his correct male sex marker on it. DeSantis' press secretary commended the DMV's action, emphasizing that Florida operates on truth and will only provide an individual's true sex.

But now, James is Smiling has a new license with his correct male sex marker on it. DeSantis' press secretary commended the DMV's action, emphasizing that Florida operates on truth and will only provide an individual's true sex.

Right. As neighborhoods were burning down in Los Angeles, Mayor Bass was on a taxpayer-funded trip to the African nation of Ghana. Bass was there for the inauguration of Ghana's new president, and she didn't make it back to L.A. until Wednesday. In the airport, she was peppered with questions to which she did not respond.