Wildfire Victims Get Justice | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 2, 2026 · 1m

A landmark bill, Assembly Bill 2700, just cleared the California legislature and now awaits Governor Newsom’s signature—bringing hope to wildfire victims who’ve long been left shortchanged. After disasters like the Camp Fire, survivors often received only a fraction of what they were owed, with lawyers taking huge chunks. This bill aims to close that gap by forcing utility companies to pay back what’s still owed—with strict deadlines and no cost-passing to ratepayers. Paradise Mayor and survivor Steve Crowder calls it a long-overdue win, set to take effect next January if signed. Listen in…