Category: Southern California Wildfires (Jan 2025)

Edison Will Reduce Executive Bonuses as a Result of the Eaton Fire

The New York Times – Business:
Southern California Edison had said its electrical equipment most likely caused the blaze, which destroyed much of Altadena, a Los Angeles suburb.
The New Wild Card on Travelers’ Itineraries: Uncertainty

Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.
Edison Files Claims Against Los Angeles County and Others on Eaton Fire

Southern California Edison said its equipment most likely started the Eaton Fire but asserted that government agencies and other businesses shared liability for the devastation.
In the Path of a Raging Wildfire, a Luthier’s Precious Wood

Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the spruce and maple for string instruments worthy of Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel. Then he was forced to evacuate.
Spencer Pratt Lost His House in the Palisades Fire and Thinks Gavin Newsom Should Take the Blame

After losing his house in the Palisades fire, Spencer Pratt has gone from the archetype of celebrity emptiness to community activist — and become a magnet for Republican politicians.
In High-Profile Closings, Los Angeles Restaurateurs See Trouble

The city’s turmoil, from wildfires to curfews, has exacted a toll on some of its best-loved restaurants and raised worries about the future.
Southern California Edison Creates Fund for LA-Area Eaton Fire Victims

California officials have not yet determined whether Southern California Edison caused the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed thousands of properties.
Los Angeles Mayor Seeks to Lure Filming Back by Cutting Red Tape

With film and TV production in Los Angeles down by roughly one-third in recent years, Mayor Karen Bass took steps to make it easier to shoot at top locations.
How the TV Hit ‘Fallout’ Became a Champion of Made-in-California

The show’s producer, Jonathan Nolan, has put himself at the forefront of Hollywood’s push to get California to approve $750 million in tax rebates.
Losing Your Home Close to Retirement Age: What to Consider Before You Sell or Rebuild

Losing your home in a disaster when you’re at or near retirement age can derail your finances and jeopardize the funds you were counting on.
Edison’s Power Lines Were Under Strain 14 Hours Before Eaton Fire

New data suggests there were faults on Southern California Edison’s transmission lines early on Jan. 7 before the fire started that evening.
L.A. County Sues Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire

The county says electrical equipment owned by the electric utility is to blame for the blaze that killed 17 people and destroyed 9,400 buildings.