SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk is donating Starlinks to improve Wi-Fi for first responders battling wildfires in California with the help of nonprofit rescue group Grey Bull Rescue.

SpaceX is providing free Starlink internet terminals and service as LA wildfire response, along with Direct-to-cell texting for T-Mobile.

A California commission has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s SpaceX that accused the agency of political bias after it voted against the space venture company’s bid to add more rocket launches from a U.

T-Mobile and SpaceX have activated their satellite-based texting service for T-Mobile users impacted by wildfires in Los Angeles. T-Mobile is also offering free unlimited talk, text, and data for customers in specific unaffected areas of Los Angeles County (Altadena,

T-Mobile and SpaceX have been working on bringing Starlink satellite connectivity to customers for a while, and it’s flipping on the feature early to help.

T-Mobile has opened up emergency texting over SpaceX's Starlink satellite network for areas affected by Southern California's fires.

California Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Roseville, on Tuesday announced his intention to file a bill that would strip the California Coastal Commission of its authority to review certain activities relating to national security, critical infrastructure or with a high economic impact.

Following CNBC's latest report, Morning Brew noted that SpaceX's valuation makes it the most valuable private startup to date and is even more helpful than LVMH–the luxury holding group owning brands such as Louis Vuitton, Moet Hennessy, and TAG Heuer–which is currently valued at £285 billion ($347 billion).

Fire-weary southern California was buffeted on Monday by dangerous winds, with forecasters warning of an "extremely critical" risk. | TAG24

Tesla CEO announced Sunday that he plans to use Cybertrucks outfitted with Starlink technology to provide internet to those devastated by the California wildfires.

Starlink is providing 1 month of free service and free kits to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires or supporting response efforts.

Donations, vehicle discounts, and payment relief options are all in the mix. Automakers aplenty are announcing donations and programs to help those affected by the California wildfires. From cash donations, payment relief and even vehicles on the ground, all sorts of strategies are being put to use.