Imagine losing your safe haven and cherished memories in the blink of an eye. That is exactly what happened to Victoria Lombard, 32, a Lincoln resident and survivor of the 2018 Camp Fire. This blaze that ravaged Butte County remains the deadliest fire in California history. “I thought I was going to die,” she told me. I spoke to Victoria to learn more about her escape and its impact. What I discovered was shocking, to say the least.
Fire- Money- Power
Four million to influence California
Politicians knew and took the money
Convict in this story isn’t a person
Newsom received more than $200,000
But is it ethical?
Lobbying to achieve
Legislative package to help Utilities
Reforms of legal liability
Gas explosion killed eight, a neighborhood was destroyed
Never forget what happened in San Bruno
A jury found PG&E guilty, convicted of six felonies
One count of obstructing investigation
A corporation cannot go to prison
Yet, we expect to be judged by our actions
Television ads apologize, we’re working every day,
Safest energy company in the nation
Since being sentenced in 2017,
Wildfires kill 107
“Camp Fire” killed 85 when it destroyed Paradise
State’s conclusion, PG&E line started the fire
$3.2 million flowed to candidates
Eight out of 10 lawmakers took money
Oh, how it’s going to cost us all.
Written by Eric Pacheco | Photo by Marcus Kauffman