The California Public Utilities Commission voted to allow Southern California Edison to raise electric rates to cover payments made to victims of the 2017 Thomas wildfire, which was sparked by the utility’s equipment. Despite public opposition, the commission approved the rate hike, with customers covering $1.6 billion of the $2.7 billion paid to victims. Edison plans to spread the cost over 30 years to minimize the impact on customers.
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Erik Menendez in hospital, diagnosed with serious medical condition: Family
Erik Menendez, 54, has been hospitalized with a serious but undisclosed medical condition, prompting his attorney to call for his immediate release ahead of a parole hearing on August 21. Along with his brother Lyle, Erik was resentenced to 50 years to life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, a case that has garnered significant public interest and family support for their release. Want More Context? 🔎
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