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California wildfire deal collapses in Assembly

California wildfire liability bill dies in Assembly without a vote

California lawmakers killed a scaled-back wildfire liability bill Monday, allowing the measure to die in the Assembly without a vote as the legislative session came to a close.

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California Legislature withdraws a controversial wildfire liability bill. What now?

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California wildfire deal collapses in the Assembly

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California Legislature to Vote on Wildfire Reforms After Blocking Key Parts of Newsom's Plan

California lawmakers are expected to vote Tuesday on a bill aimed at supporting wildfire survivors after rejecting an ambitious proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom that would have limited electric companies...

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In Surprise Twist, California Lawmakers Fail to Pass Watered-Down Wildfire Bill

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California lawmakers, Newsom are very good at ‘tricking’ Californians: GOP strategist

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Wildfire victim compromise bill collapses in California Assembly

The legislation stalled after utility companies like PG&E and Southern California Edison warned that the deal could force them into bankruptcy and drive up costs for ratepayers.

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California legislative session ends: Newsom to decide on ICE limits, social media bills

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Wildfire reform proposal dies at the last-minute amid pushback from Edison, PG&E, Sempra

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PG&E CEO calls on California to pass wildfire reform after the shelved effort crushed the stock

PG&E CEO Patti Poppe said she's hopeful California lawmakers can revive wildfire liability reform after a failed proposal sent the utility’s shares tumbling.

California lawmakers kill wildfire bill after utility complaints

Legislation that would have helped wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but utilities said didn’t do enough to reduce their financial risks, died in Sacramento on Tuesday after the Asse

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Where are wildfires burning right now in California? Map shows major blazes

California's third-largest wildfire of 2026 has scorched more than 27,000 acres so far.

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Plaskett Fire nearly doubles in size as crews continue battling wildfires in California's Big Sur

Two wildfires in California's Big Sur region that have burned tens of thousands of acres continued to grow over the weekend, with one fire nearly doubling in size, officials said.

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California Dems hand Newsom rare defeat on wildfires

With billions of dollars at stake, it was ultimately the proposal’s ambition and breadth that sank it.

Calmatters: California Lawmakers Strike Wildfire Deal That Leaves Out Most Of Newsom's Big Demands

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday backed off his proposal to reduce costs for electrical utilities after their equipment sparks wildfires, agreeing instead to a narrower deal.

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When is it safe to return home after a wildfire? California becomes first state to pass standards

California is poised to become the first U.S. state to set standards for testing and remediation for smoke contamination from wildfires, with a pair of bills passed Monday.

Who Pays for Wildfire Damage? California Can’t Agree

Lawmakers balk at Newsom’s proposal to limit utilities’ wildfire liabilities, sending shares down sharply.