Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Weeks after Southern California Edison outlined a compensation program for the Eaton Fire, residents say eligibility maps omit impacted blocks and payouts subtract full insurance even when claims fall short. They also object to lower compensation for children and want school testing for toxins. Edison says the draft plan aims to pay quickly and could change with feedback.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Neil Chase
Tamara Gould
Angela Boisvert

PRODUCERS
Robert Meeks
Mia Henry
Colin Taylor

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Khari Johnson

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Robert Meeks
Anthony Bibian

CALMATTERS EDITOR IN CHIEF
Kristen Go

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Robert McDonnell

SERIES BRANDING
Israel Mendez

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