WhatMatters
Fire weather, power shutoffs, and fighting fire with technology
Santa Ana winds bring power shutdowns. State uses technology as new front in wildfires battle. Trump sues state over climate change program.
Southern California Edison
WhatMatters
Assessing Gavin Newsom’s first legislative session, why no microgrids, and a hole in California’s gun laws
Bill signings sum up Newsom's first year in office. Microgrids not a simple answer to state's power problems. Authorities turn to feds for gun prosecutions.
WhatMatters
Newsom vents on blackouts as PG&E begins restoring power, Becerra’s privacy rules, and an idea for homeless courts
Politicians pile on PG&E over power shutdown. Race is on to implement privacy rules. Homeless courts proposal may be headed to ballot.
WhatMatters
Fire weather prompts power to be cut across California, state falls short on climate goals, STD rises and takes a toll on babies
Fire weather sparks power shutdowns. Newsom signs renters protection legislation. California falls behind on climate change goals.
Economy
How much could PG&E’s rates rise? What you need to know
In the past decade, PG&E rates have gone up 31% — faster than inflation — though not as much as San Diego Gas & Electric's.
California Wildfires
California’s new wildfire plan: 5 things to know
Is this a utilities bailout? Will it help prevent future fires? How will all this work? Here's a breakdown of the new plan California lawmakers are putting in place.
California Wildfires
Newsom’s new proposals on wildfire costs walk a political tightrope
Officials had to slap utilities for starting blazes—but not inflict undue financial damage or bail them out—and avoid punishing fire victims or further burdening electricity customers.
Newsletters
Wildfire liability, a budget deal, electric trucks and dead cows
Legislature feels heat on wildfire plan. CPUC, utilities prepare to square off at U.S. Supreme Court. Democrats leery of tax hikes.
Newsletters
Newsom’s death row reprieves, the mob hit that informed his decision, Edison’s fire report
Why Gov. Gavin Newsom issued death penalty reprieves, the mob hit that informed his decision, Southern California Edison power lines sparked the Thomas Fire
Capitol
Utilities pushed toward fire prevention as Edison is blamed for Thomas Fire
California lawmakers pressure utilities to improve fire safety as Southern California Edison is blamed for the 2017 Thomas Fire and ensuing mudslides.