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Aug 31, 2026
Governor Newsom's utility wildfire liability plan rejected by state lawmakers
State lawmakers handed Governor Gavin Newsom a rare defeat over the weekend, rejecting a proposal that would have limited the liabilities utilities face if their equipment sparks a wildfire.
To learn more, KCBS's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.