Gov. Newsom returns to a defining California fight: Who pays for wildfire damage?
The bookends of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s nearly eight years in office have been defined by a crucial question: Who ...
Gavin Newsom plan to change wildfire liability faces blowback, impending deadline
The deadline for the Legislature to pass bills is before Sept. 1.
Southern California Edison Tower Sparked Devastating LA County's Eaton Fire, Report Finds
Electrical sparks from an out-of-service transmission tower owned ⁠by ⁠Southern California Edison caused the devastating 2025 wildfire that ⁠killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes near Los ...
Newsom faces high-stakes CA fight over who pays for wildfire damage
Newsom faces high-stakes California fight over who pays for wildfire damage - California Gov is trying to broker a deal with ...
Gavin Newsom wildfire plan faces revolt over warning it will spike insurance rates across California
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest proposal that could help private utility companies dodge liability for wildfires sparked by their ...
How to prepare for a California wildfire evacuation before you need to
If a wildfire threatened your neighborhood today, would you know where to get evacuation information or what to take with you ...
The Search for Accountability in California's Wildfires
A new report blames Southern California Edison for the Eaton Fire, as the Palisades Fire case heads into its next phase.
Eaton Fire caused by Southern California Edison equipment, probe says
Investigators say electrical arcing from Southern California Edison equipment ignited the deadly Eaton Fire in January 2025.
Wildfire liability for dummies (and smarties)
For the mere mortals among us who feel like they’re suddenly studying for a final exam in a class they never took, we wrote ...
Opinion: Who should pay when California utilities’ power lines cause wildfires?
The conventional rules of imposing liability and spreading the cost just dosn’t work when utilities are state-regulated and ...