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Governor Newsom pivots from his wildfire cost-relief plan, now backing a targeted deal that bans private equity from investing in wildfire claims and blocks utility CEOs from bonuses after deadly fires — a compromise that wins over victims’ advocates despite backlash from insurers and homeowners. With nine of California’s worst fires linked to power lines, the state’s $18 billion fund faces depletion risks, prompting new measures like a fast-pay program for survivors and expanded wildfire prevention. While this marks progress, Newsom admits deeper structural reforms are still needed to shield victims and stabilize the fund long-term.

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