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California, electricity bills

California's power rates are second highest in U.S., soaring bills projected to continue

California’s electricity rates are almost double those of the rest of the country, placing the Golden State as the second-highest in the nation, when it comes to residential power bills, according to a new state report.

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Soaring electricity bills could hobble California’s green energy push: report

Soaring monthly electricity bills charged by PG&E and its utility siblings could hobble California’s quest for a green energy Holty Grail, a disquieting new state report shows. PG&E, San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison levy charges for monthly bills that are far higher than the national average,

Sacramento Bee on MSN · 2d

Wildfire and climate programs are driving up California electricity bills, says state analyst

State lawmakers will need to balance climate goals with affordability concerns, said the non-partisan legislative analyst in a report.

Fox Business on MSN · 2d

California's 'ambitious' policies to reduce greenhouse gases drive surge in electricity costs: report

California officials released a report revealing that electricity prices in the state are the second highest in the nation, partly due to greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

Los Angeles, Wildfires and California

Yahoo · 1d

California lawmakers working on bills to help Los Angeles wildfire victims

California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and other state legislature members are working on bills to help Los Angeles wildfire victims.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

How the Wildfires in the Los Angeles Area Could Affect California's Home Insurance Market

The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing reside

KMTV 3 News Omaha, NE on MSN · 1d

California wildfires impact Omaha native now living in Los Angeles

Central High School graduate Sean Rourke, living in LA for 25 years, faces wildfire threat near his home. He says he and his wife are packed and ready to go.

California, insurance crisis

Colorado Public Radio · 4h

Colorado’s already high cost of homeowners insurance not likely to rise because of California fires – for now

Lawmakers will debut two major bills to rein in home insurance. The state will also begin selling insurance plans to homeowners who are no longer offered insurance in the private market.

KXRM Colorado Springs on MSN · 20h

Experts warn Colorado is on the verge of an insurance crisis similar to California's

Insurance experts say although California's wildfires may not directly impact Colorado's insurance premiums, the growing risk of such disasters will.

KUSA-TV Denver on MSN · 21h

Latest Headlines | Insurance crisis could be on the way for Colorado

Insurance crisis could be on the way for Colorado. Posted: January 10, 2025 \. These are the top stories from the 9 p.m. newscast

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WNY Natives in LA urging Bills fans to gather on Sunday at California Bills Backer's Bars

As fires continue to destroy parts of Los Angeles, Western New York natives living in California are dealing with the devastation.

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Can California legislators keep ICE out of the state’s schools?

Schools are one of the last places immigrant families feel safe,” said Patricia Gándara at UCLA’s Civil Rights Project ...

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'People Are Still Mad': Will California Pass Reparations Bills?

A coalition is pushing for proposals to allocate $30 million in the 2025-26 state budget to fund the state agency; create a ...

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As the worst disaster raged around them, hired hands kept working to pay the bills

Even as fire turned Santa Monica an apocalyptic shade of orange, hired hands went about their business as if it were just ...

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Five things to watch as California’s Legislature returns to the Capitol in 2025

A supermajority of Democrats and an emboldened Republicans return to the Capitol today, at odds over how to lower the cost of ...

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Here are the top 5 new bills to impact California patients this year

As we embark on a new year, health-related bills signed into California law will take effect on Jan. 1 and directly impact Californians in 2025. There are many bills enacted each year. The ...

Schools under siege: California bills could protect thousands of students from ICE

California lawmakers have introduced two bills, AB 49 and SB 48, aimed at protecting undocumented students from ICE raids ...

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‘We get it’: Democrats aim to cut California’s cost of living in 2025

Democrats need to show we can deliver real results on affordability,” said Democratic California state Sen. Scott Wiener of ...

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