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With clock ticking, California lawmakers reject key parts of Newsom’s wildfire plan
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jeanne Kuang and Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A protest was held outside the Governor's Mansion, with survivors of the Eaton Fire in attendance, on August 24, 2026. Lawmakers have refused to support certain proposals made by the governor.
Lawmakers have refused to support certain proposals made by the governor. These proposals aimed to reduce the amount that utility companies must pay when they cause a wildfire. The rejected parts include limiting compensation for pain and suffering, as well as capping reimbursements to insurance companies.
Further details about the proposals and the legislative decision are available. The decision was made with limited time left in the legislative session.
A protest was held outside the Governor's Mansion, with survivors of the Eaton Fire in attendance, on August 24, 2026.
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Category: safety Published: August 26, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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