California Governor’s Wildfire Liability Shift | Rochester News

Rochester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 2m

California’s governor is pushing a bold new plan to shield utility companies from wildfire liability, aiming to stabilize soaring electricity rates and speed up victim payouts—but it’s sparking fierce backlash. As the state faces mounting costs from fires linked to utility equipment, including one tied to Southern California Edison, the proposal would cap utility payouts, potentially shifting blame to insurers. Critics say it prioritizes corporate profits over victims, while insurers worry premiums will spike. With the legislative session ending, this contentious reform could also impact the…