Event Brief
Fire survivors: Newsom seeks lower utility wildfire costs
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Summary: Survivors and insurers criticize last-minute bills that shift wildfire costs away from utilities.
WHO: Los Angeles-area fire survivors and insurance industry critics; Gov. Gavin Newsom and state policymakers
WHAT: Survivors allege Newsom is trying again to pass measures that reduce utilities’ wildfire costs, drawing criticism from insurers.
WHEN: Aug 01, 2026 at 6:14 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: Survivors and insurers say purported last-minute bills would shift wildfire costs away from utilities.
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