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Lake Tahoe Still Murky After Decades of Efforts and Billions of Dollars
Season 2025
Episode 327
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Could Edison Be Held Liable for the Eaton Fire?
Season 2025
Episode 324
Southern California Edison is under investigation and facing lawsuits over its potential role in the deadly Eaton Fire. With 17 lives lost and thousands of structures destroyed, the case could test the limits of California’s wildfire liability fund and utility protections.
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Southern California Edison proposes a compensation program as the cause is still under probe.
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