California Legislature to vote on wildfire reforms after blocking key parts of Newsom’s plan

California lawmakers stall Newsom's wildfire liability bill, saying it doesn't go far enough for victims

The legislative setback leaves unresolved how victims, utilities, insurers, and ratepayers divide the escalating cost of utility-sparked fires

California Plan Cracking Down on Data Centers Heads to Newsom

Data centers in California could soon pay special electricity rates and their share for infrastructure upgrades as state lawmakers ramp up efforts to rein in the facilities.

Wildfire Liability Deal Collapses as Calif. Legislative Session Ends

The Legislature ended its work for the year without taking up a compromise bill that Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized as the inadequate work of insurers and "billboard attorneys."

California Assembly backs off voting on bill that would aid wildfire victims

The Democratic governor said the last-minute compromise he made with lawmakers will have some benefits for wildfire survivors.

California lawmakers take their big swing on data centers

California Legislature to vote on wildfire reforms

A U.S. forest service firefighter battles towering flames burning along Little Tugunga Road, in the Angeles National Forest, about 20 miles north of downtown Los Angeles on Sunday Oct. 12, 2008. Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman Ron Haralson says the blaze has charred up to 750 acres in the rugged area of Little Tujunga Canyon. (AP Photo/Mike Meadows)