California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 Billion state budget for the next fiscal year. Newsom says the budget, which comes after two years of massive state deficits, will be balanced and without a deficit. But the budget is essentially a placeholder, as Newsom and the state legislature await the incoming Trump administration, and possible cuts to federal funding. Blake Jones, co-author of the Politico California Playbook joins Cher Calvin and Micah Ohlman with more on the proposal and the budget fight ahead. Jan. 6, 2025.

A new wildfire has ignited in the Eaton Canyon area near Altadena Tuesday night, forcing evacuations as a destructive windstorm continues battering Southern California. The Eaton Fire was first reported at around 6:30 p.m. and has grown to over 600 acres, according to officials at the Angeles National Forest.

Evacuations of surrounding areas are underway as crews from the Pasadena Fire Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service are responding to the blaze.

KTLA's John Fenoglio and Jennifer McGraw report on Jan. 7, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/eaton-canyon-fire-breaks-out-near-altadena-forcing-evacuations/

Officials issued mandatory evacuation orders for the Sylmar Fire – also referred to as the Hurst Fire – the third fire to erupt in Los Angeles County on Tuesday. In addition, a separate brush fire broke out in the Sun Valley area along the 5 Freeway near Lankershim Boulevard referred to as the Tamarack Fire. Details: KTLA.com

2 major wildfires, the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades and Eaton Fire near Altadena, have destroyed an unknown number of homes. This is KTLA 5 News team coverage from the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

Multiple explosions are seen from KTLA's Carlos Saucedo's live report from the 800 block of Radcliffe Avenue in Pacific Palisades as the Palisades Fire continues to grow on Tuesday night. Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/palisades-fire-los-angeles-live-updates/

KTLA 5 News photojournalist Paul Sanchez recorded this video from an airplane flying over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. Jan. 7, 2025. Live updates: https://trib.al/HHs5OHs

Several people, including at least one firefighter, have been injured in the fast-moving, wind-driven Palisades Fire, officials confirmed to KTLA. Details: KTLA.com

Tens of thousands of residents under mandatory evacuation order in the Pacific Palisades after a fast-moving fire erupted Tuesday morning. By the evening, the fire had burned over 2,920 acres and destroyed multiple structures, with 0% containment. L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath joined Cher Calvin and Micah Ohlman with an update on the fire fight. Jan. 7, 2025.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports live from the area of New York and North Altadena drives while multiple homes burn behind him. For updates on evacuation orders and warnings, visit: KTLA.com

Fire officials told KTLA’s Mary Beth McDade that several people were injured, three of whom found shelter at Duke’s Malibu on Pacific Coast Highway, and several others less than two miles away at Big Rock.

Mary Beth McDade reports Jan. 7, 2025.

Details: ktla.com

KTLA's Jennifer McGraw is live from Altadena where a second massive fire has prompted evacuations near residential communities, including members of a local convalescent home. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/eaton-canyon-fire-breaks-out-near-altadena-forcing-evacuations/

A new wildfire has ignited in the Eaton Canyon area near Altadena Tuesday night, forcing evacuations as a destructive windstorm continues battering Southern California. The “Eaton Fire” was first reported at around 6:30 p.m. and has since grown to over 400 acres, according to officials at the Angeles National Forest.

Evacuations of surrounding areas are underway as fire crews from several departments are responding to the blaze.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on Jan. 7, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/eaton-canyon-fire-breaks-out-near-altadena-forcing-evacuations/

More than 30,000 residents in the Los Angeles area are under a mandatory evacuation order to a fast-moving, wind-drive wildfire in Pacific Palisades.

The Palisades Fire was first reported around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 1100 block of North Piedra Morada Drive. By 3:30 p.m., the fire had exploded to more than 2,900 acres and was expected to keep growing amid strong Santa Ana winds. There was no containment so far, according to CalFire.

Evacuations were ordered for the entire Palisades community down to the Pacific Ocean, according to CalFire. During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, officials said more than 10,000 homes in Pacific Palisades and Malibu were affected by the evacuation order.

KTLA’s Mary Beth McDade, Samantha Cortese, Carlos Saucedo, Sandra Mitchell, Rachel Menitoff and Gene Kang report on Jan. 7, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/palisades-fire-los-angeles-live-updates/

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