SB 492 stops short of a Marshall Plan for fire survivors, but it averts the harms of Gavin Newsom’s now-collapsed wildfire utility bailout.
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Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Wildfire Survivors Push Back Against Newsom-Led Utility Bailout
At the end of the legislative session, the Democratic governor and presidential hopeful wants to cap liability for power companies that start deadly fires.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
The Strongest El Niño in History Is Coming. Get Ready.
Donald Trump has no ideas, but America is ready for a U-turn on climate change.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Trump’s FEMA Proposals and Feud With Gavin Newsom Could Devastate California’s Disaster Response
Changes to FEMA could cost the state billions as climate-driven disasters intensify.
Posted inWorking in America
Undocumented Workers Prepare to Clean Up L.A.’s Fires Amid ICE Raids
As fear mounts, day laborers risk arrest to help the city rebuild and support their families.
Posted inHousing
Shlock and Awe
The Los Angeles fires shine a light on the wretched excess of the very rich.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Incarcerated Firefighters Battle L.A. Blazes While California Upholds Prison Slavery
Firefighting is a rare voluntary role, but the state’s other prisoners still have no choices, making the dangerous work in wildland fire camps more attractive.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Donald Trump Is Already Bungling Disaster Relief
But there may be a way for Democrats to save Los Angeles.
Posted inTAP
If Republicans Deny Disaster Aid on Political Grounds …
Today on TAP: How will the next Democratic House respond to the inevitable Florida hurricane?