California’s Climate Crisis and Big Deals | Los Angeles News

California lawmakers race against an August deadline to finalize major climate funding, wildfire response, and the controversial California Forever development project—now under new leadership with Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón. Tensions rise as the state’s climate fund faces potential cuts due to new pollution rules, threatening key initiatives like high-speed rail and affordable housing. Tech billionaires backing California Forever push for environmental exemptions to lure a shipbuilder—even though the company chose Texas—while the governor quietly supports the project. Meanwhile, Governor Newsom’s wildfire plan sparks backlash for possibly shielding utilities and shifting costs to insurers. A bill allowing citizens to sue big corporations for monopolies faces fierce business opposition but strong labor backing. And in a separate battle, counties scramble to rein in costly child abuse lawsuits stemming from a 2019 law, seeking a compromise that balances justice for survivors with fiscal relief for struggling local governments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07932828c6af3520 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews