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California Legislation Would Add $18B to Wildfire Victim Fund

The law would add to an existing fund for wildfire victims, which officials have warned could be exhausted by the Eaton wildfire. Funds would come from customers and shareholders of the state’s three biggest for-profit utilities.

Los Angeles Daily News · 1d

Newsom seeks $18 billion for utilities’ wildfire fund as California faces future blazes

Electricity ratepayers would contribute half the money through a monthly fee. The other half would come Edison, PG&E and Sempra.

Reuters on MSN · 3d

California governor seeks additional $18 billion for utilities' wildfire fund, Bloomberg News reports

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.

Independent Journal Review2d

Newsom Reportedly Devising Plan To Saddle Ratepayers With Wildfire Cleanup Fees

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is reportedly considering a plan to charge ratepayers and utilities additional fees ...

9don MSN

Southern California Edison says it will create an Eaton Fire ‘compensation program.’ Survivors are skeptical

The Eaton Fire’s cause is still under investigation, but Southern California Edison is launching a way to compensate victims.

The Real Deal22d

“Stressed” California Wildfire Fund Could Take Hit - The Real Deal

Governor Newsom discussed the potential strain on the California Wildfire Fund due to lawsuits against Southern California Edison regarding the Eaton Fire. Mayor Karen Bass signed an ...

Colorado Boulevard9d

SCE Promises Swift Wildfire Compensation, but Will It Deliver for Survivors?

GUEST OPINION Southern California Edison (SCE) has unveiled a new Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program, aiming to provide ...

Los Angeles Magazine6d

Republican Lawmaker Demands Probe of $100 Million in Funds Raised by FireAid Concert

Congressman Kevin Kiley said he believes 'money went to nonprofits that mostly have nothing to do with fire relief'' and has ...

8don MSN

$100M FireAid Funds Distributed to Non-profits Helping CA Wildfire Victims

A review of the beneficiaries' grants and work showed how FireAid was an urgent lifeline in the worst of the disaster and ...

LAist on MSN5d

Californians are worried about wildfire and growing costs of climate change, survey finds

Wildfires are the top environmental issue for most Californians, who are also concerned about rising costs associated with climate change, according to a survey.

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