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PG&E slips after reported Newsom plan for shareholders to pay into wildfire fund
PG&E (NYSE:PCG) -1.1% in Thursday's trading, paring earlier losses of as much as 5%, following a Bloomberg report describing a proposal by California Governor Gavin Newsom that would require the company's shareholders to make a significant contribution to shore up California's wildfire insurance fund.
Gov. Newsom seeks $18 Billion for utilities’ wildfire fund as California faces future blazes
Newsom’s proposal is emerging as a potential lifeline for the utilities amid uncertainty over liability linked to the Los Angeles fires.
California Governor Seeks Additional $18 Billion for Utilities' Wildfire Fund, Bloomberg News Reports
(Reuters) -California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing legislation to bolster the state's wildfire fund with an additional $18 billion for utilities, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the plan. Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
What the Eaton Fire Could Mean for California’s $21B Wildfire Fund
California officials are concerned that the state's wildfire fund could be fully exhausted if utilities begin tapping it to cover fire-related claims.
CA governor to propose moving $18B to utilities wildfire fund, Bloomberg says
California Governor Gavin Newsom is working on a proposed bill that would shore up a state fund for utilities that’s at risk of being depleted
Edison International (EIX) Launches Wildfire Compensation Program for Eaton Fire Victims
Edison International (NYSE:EIX), through its utility arm Southern California Edison (SCE), is prioritizing wildfire ...
Update: Wildfire in Madera County burns 30 acres in Madera County
Initial location: Madera County, Calif. The wildfire initially started today at 2:39 p.m. in Madera County, California. Since ...
Meghan, Harry’s $14M California mansion now faces tsunami threat after January wildfire scare- Everything to know
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Montecito home is under a tsunami advisory following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Russia ...
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California bets on iron-salt battery power to protect against wildfire
A battery made from cheap and non-flammable iron and salt could provide emergency power in one of California’s high wildfire ...
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 31
A new wildfire was reported today at 12:10 a.m. in Merced County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land.
California wildfire victims left wondering where $100M went following FireAid benefit concert
California wildfire victims question where the $100 million from the FireAid benefit concert went, as charity reveals funds ...
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Modular homes are helping LA’s wildfire survivors rebuild
Pre-fab homes have enjoyed a surge of interest since the fires. Groups of victims visit Cover’s factory. Samara, a firm ...
Mercury to seek new home insurance rates using California’s risk modeling system
The company plans to offer California homeowners an option to buy more affordable insurance coverage in wildfire-distressed ...
California deploys firefighting resources in multiple northern counties ahead of increased fire risk
In anticipation of critical fire weather conditions forecast for parts of Northern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved ...