Los Angeles Times • 2026-09-01

California lawmakers kill wildfire bill after utility complaints

Legislation that would have helped wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but that utilities said didn’t do enough to reduce their financial risks, died in Sacramento after the Assembly declined to vote on it.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-09-01

L.A. County sues State Farm over its handling of wildfire claims

L.A. County announced Monday that it had filed a lawsuit against State Farm General after hundreds of victims of last year’s devastating wildfires complained that their policy claims had been delayed, denied or underpaid.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-08-31

Solar power for renters would get easier with two bills now on the governor's desk

Renters could get access to solar panels if the governor signs two bills just passed by the Legislature.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-08-30

'Measured in weeks, not days': Plaskett and Timber fires near Big Sur scorch 33,000 acres

Crews are continuing to battle two wildfires in Monterey County that have collectively burned more than 33,000 acres and forced more than 600 people to evacuate.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-08-29

California lawmakers reach deal in high-stakes fight over regulating data centers

After weeks of intense negotiation, state lawmakers on Friday reached a compromise on legislation to regulate energy use by California's growing data center industry, action triggered by community anger over the facilities and fears of high utility bills in some communities.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-08-29

Facing protests, Newsom drops most of plan limiting utility wildfire liabilities

In a late-night deal with lawmakers, Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to drop his push for legislation that would have shifted more of the cost of utility-sparked wildfires to property insurers, which could have sharply raised premiums across the state.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-08-27

California's new fire-safe landscaping rules are strongest in the country

After a long fight, officials in California adopted stronger fire-safe landscaping rules within five feet of a home.

NYPost • 2026-08-24

Blame Uncle Sam for US megafires that turn money and jobs into ashes

Smokey, a cartoon bear in a ranger hat, has told generations of Americans that “Only you can prevent forest fires.” But that overlooks the biggest villain behind today’s wildfires…

The Guardian • 2026-09-01

Solar cuts ‘at least £400 from bills in even the cloudiest British areas’

Savings grow as energy prices in Great Britain rise and cost of panel installation falls, analysis finds