State Farm has received more than 8,700 claims from the Los Angeles fires alone and paid more than $1 billion to customers, according to the company. The insurer expects to pay out significantly more, and the fires will be the costliest in the history of State Farm, the company said.

State Farm General asked Monday for an emergency rate increase averaging 22%, claiming the Los Angeles County fires have put California's largest insurer in tough financial straits.

In a stirring tribute to a city in crisis, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars sang "California Dreamin'" at Sunday night's Grammys ceremony.

Watch Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ Heartfelt California Dreaming Cover Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars perform a cover of 'California Dreaming' at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which aired on CBS and streams on Paramount+.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars performed a song of The Mamas & The Papas' 'California Dreamin' at the 67th Grammy Awards to honour people affected by the recent disasters. The 67th Grammy Awards had a special moment as Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars performed a tribute to Los Angeles as their performance was dedicated to those affected by the recent wildfires in Southern California.