The appearance marks the end of her term as vice president and comes after her high-pressure run against Trump for the Oval Office. Earlier this month, on the fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, she presided over the electoral vote count, pointing out that the ceremony was “a peaceful transfer of power.”

Harris and former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff met with Los Angeles County firefighters and volunteers distributing free meals in Altadena.

Laurie Perez reports from Altadena, where former Vice President Kamala Harris stopped after leaving the White House on Monday to thank first responders who have continued to work around the clock on the Eaton and Palisades Fires.