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Latest line: A good week for PG&E, a bad week for State Farm

The Mercury News · last updated

PG&E

Every candidate in governor’s debate says Diablo Canyon, California’s last nuclear power plant, should be allowed to operate after 2030, the current legal limit. It was the only question where they all agreed.

 

 

 

State Farm

Insurance giant faces millions in fines after the state Department of Insurance claims it underpaid fire victims, missed deadlines and violated other state laws after the 2025 wildfires.

 

 

 

Spencer Pratt

Former reality TV star and current candidate for L.A. mayor does surprisingly well in mayoral debate and draws big traffic to social media ads. But can a Republican win in the deep blue city?

 

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