California Wildfire ‘Bailout’ for PG&E, Edison Clears Hurdle July 10, 2019 By Mark Chediak and Jeffrey Taylor Utility giants PG&E Corp. and Edison International are one step closer to getting California’s help in covering the costs of...
Proposed California Wildfire Board Could Operate Partly in Secret July 1, 2019 By Andrew Oxford A closely watched wildfire law proposed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom would exempt a new safety board from some of...
California Governor Wants Wildfire Fund to Help Utilities June 21, 2019 By Mark Chediak and Romy Varghese California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pressing lawmakers on a wildfire fund that may be financed through bonds to help utilities...
California’s Governor Proposes Wildfire Fund, Seeks PG&E Fix April 14, 2019 By Mark Chediak and Michael B. Marois California Gov. Gavin Newsom gave legislators just three months to address a multibillion-dollar wildfire liability problem that has forced the...
California to Waive Environmental Rules to Prep for Wildfire Season March 26, 2019 By Kathleen Ronayne California Gov. Gavin Newsom has moved to bypass environmental regulations to prepare for the next wildfire season, a move he...
Trump, California in Battle Over Wildfire Relief Funds January 11, 2019 President Donald Trump threatened this week to withhold money to help California cope with wildfires after Gov. Gavin Newsom asked...
California Governor Proposes $150M in Wildfire Investments, 911 Fee January 10, 2019 By Kathleen Ronayne California Gov. Gavin Newsom has pledged fresh investments to prevent, fight and escape wildfires, including millions to help local governments...
California Governor Signs Order to Tackle Drug Prices in First Act January 8, 2019 By Sharon Bernstein Hours into his new job, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday that could dramatically reshape the...