Daily on Energy: Quote of the week, layoffs hit energy agencies, and the national energy council
Good afternoon and Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! Kicking off today’s edition of Daily on Energy, Callie and Maydeen take a look at the latest in the Trump administration’s federal employee layoffs.
Alhambra High School wins the Los Angeles County Academic Decathlon
Alhambra High School claimed victory for the second year in a row at the 43rd annual Los Angeles County Academic Decathlon.
California Insurance Commissioner asks State Farm to justify 22% insurance rate increase
Commissioner Ricardo Lara scheduled a meeting with State Farm to hear their justification for the rate increase.
LA County’s homeless count returns next week after wildfire-induced postponement
After being postponed because of the recent wildfires, the Los Angeles County Homeless Services Authority’s 2025 tally of ...
Bank of America Names Greater L.A. President Raul Anaya to Lead Wildfire Response
In the wake of the devastating Palisades, Eaton and other wildfires that swept through Los Angeles County and beyond, Bank of ...
PG&E cut to Sell equivalent at Morgan Stanley on high fire risk, liability exposure
PG&E downgrades to Underweight at Morgan Stanley, joining California utility peer Edison International with the bank's ...
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SoCal hit by mudslides, flooding as powerful storm slams region
An evacuation warning will take effect at 7 a.m. Thursday for portions of Sierra Madre impacted by the Eaton Fire.
DWP hires law firm, at up to $1,975 an hour, to defend against Palisades fire lawsuits
The Board of Water and Power voted to retain the L.A. firm Munger, Tolles & Olson to investigate claims related to the ...
How Trump’s Federal Funding and Hiring Freezes Are Leaving America Vulnerable to Catastrophic Wildfire
Uncertainty over funding and hiring stemming from the president’s executive orders has limited wildfire training and ...
Flash Flood & Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued For Palisades & Eaton Fire Burn Area In Los Angeles As Heavy Rain Begins To Pound Region – Update
While most homes in the recent burn scars of the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fires are under an evacuation warning due ...
With Wildfires Contained, the Long Rebuild for Hollywood Workers Begins
The response from Hollywood workers has extended far beyond the fire zones. Dan Lake, a post-production coordinator whose ...
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Mercury to ‘aggressively pursue subrogation’ for Eaton wildfire: CFO Stalick
Executives at California-based insurer Mercury General Corporation said yesterday that the company will "aggressively pursue subrogation", particularly ...