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Altadenans celebrated Gavin Newsom signing a package of wildfire-related bills on Sept. 14. Some protections come too late for Eaton fire survivors. They fought for them anyway.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Tuesday extending mortgage relief to victims of the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles County and other state disasters.
California's new laws, backed by Governor Newsom, set national precedent for smoke damage testing and financial aid, aiding wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles.
Sterlington has added Kevin Collins as a partner in its Litigation practice following his role as lead counsel in securing an $80 million wildfire-related settlement for a California public entity.
In Mendocino County, the total area burned by three fires grew to nearly 60,000 acres on Saturday.
A vegetation fire that broke out in Mendocino County on Thursday has burned more than 1,000 acres and has prompted evacuations, officials said.
A California utility company may cut power to up to 14,000 customers across 11 counties this weekend due to a high wildfire risk from strong winds and dry conditions.
Altadenans celebrated Gavin Newsom signing a package of wildfire-related bills on Sept. 14. Some protections come too late for Eaton fire survivors. They fought for them anyway.
Newsom's office said the four newly signed bills continue the state's work to help wildfire survivors recover.