Utilities lobby for shield from wildfire costs

Los Angeles Times - Nov 3, 2026

As a criminal investigation into Southern California Edison actions before last year's deadly Eaton fire continues, the state's for-profit utilities are lobbying for legislation that would protect their shareholders from paying for future catastrophic fires they cause.

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