Scrutiny Intensifies on Edison as DA Investigation, Pay Cuts, Earnings Announced

Scrutiny intensifies on Edison as DA investigation, pay cuts, earnings announced

More than a year after Southern California’s deadly twin wildfires, public utilities continue to fall into sharp focus, particularly the region’s electricity titan Southern California Edison. The utility got more bad news this week, even as the company announced billions in profits over last year’s earnings, and an array of efforts to bolster safety and support in the recovery from the catastrophic Eaton fire. Officials said the Los Angeles Coun…

County prosecutors probing whether Edison should be criminally prosecuted for Eaton fire

The Los Angeles County District Attorney is investigating whether Southern California Edison should be criminally prosecuted for its actions in last year’s devastating Eaton wildfire, which killed 19 people and left thousands of families homeless.