California rushes billions in aid for LA fire recovery: ‘The first of many steps’
California passed two bills to expedite LA wildfire recovery funds as part of an extended special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to Palisades and Eaton fires.
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved Thursday by state lawmakers.
California wildfires give forest bills a push in the House
A bill to speed forest-thinning on federal lands is poised to pass the House later this week. Another forest-related bill passed easily Tuesday.
Wildfires are jacking up California’s power bills
Electricity bills in California — already among the nation’s highest — could soon skyrocket. In addition to killing two dozen people and destroying at least 12,000 structures, the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have also damaged the region’s electrical system, writes Jason Plautz.
California legislators propose a series of bills to help LA’s wildfire victims
Members of the state Assembly have introduced or plan to introduce a number of bills to help recovery efforts.
California governor on approval for $2.5 billion package to help Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved Thursday by state lawmakers.
California lawmakers approve $2.5 billion in Los Angeles wildfire relief
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom signed the laws
California lawmakers send wildfire recovery bills to governor
The state Senate also passed a pair of bills that would provide funding to Trump-proof the state. Those bills now advance to the Assembly.
LA wildfire response from California lawmakers: Lots of ideas, few details
As wildfires rage on in Los Angeles, lawmakers are rushing to propose remedies and fill in specifics. Can California afford ...
California lawmakers officially file new special session bills for LA disaster relief
California lawmakers on Monday officially filed bills to provide immediate disaster relief and emergency response funds for ...
California Legislature takes up $2.5B wildfire aid package
The funding would help pay for services ranging from shelters for those who have lost their homes and debris removal, among ...
Here are 3 new California laws that may have a widespread impact on wallets in 2025
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was busy in 2024, signing over 1,000 bills, according to local reporters. Some of those bills ...
Missing your Capital One payday deposit in California? Here’s why it might be delayed
According to Capital One, the disruption began on Wednesday and is due to a technical issue with one of its service providers ...
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California Is Investigating OpenAI’s Conversion to a For-Profit Company
The state’s attorney general asked the company how it plans to transfer assets out of its charitable nonprofit.
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California Approves $2.5 Billion Fire Relief Plan Ahead of Trump’s Pacific Palisades Visit
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a plan to provide $2.5 billion in relief to communities damaged by the Los Angeles fires ahead of ...
California Senate approves money for more legal battles with Trump administration
California lawmakers in the State Senate approved measures to provide more money to the California Department of Justice and ...