California Governor Requests FEMA Funding Extension for LA Wildfire Victims
California Governor Gavin Newsom has formally requested the federal government to extend disaster assistance programs for victims of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The request seeks a 12-month extension of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individuals and Households Program, which provides financial and housing assistance to disaster survivors. This extension would allow eligible survivors to continue receiving support through July 9, 2027. According to the California Office of Emergency Services, nearly 29,500 households may be eligible for this assistance, with nearly 1,000 households still receiving federal Continued Temporary Housing Assistance. The request comes amid ongoing challenges in claims handling, particularly concerning smoke damage, which has led to the creation of a smoke damage claims task force and related legislation. Additionally, the California Department of Insurance has initiated action against State Farm for alleged mishandling of insurance claims related to ... 
