Daily Dispatch: California News

• California wildfire victims fear they'll be last in payout February 26, 2020
  A $13.5 billion settlement between victims of California's catastrophic wildfires and the utility blamed for causing them was supposed to bring some peace and hope to people still reeling from the devastation. Instead, it has sparked confusion, resentment, suspicion and despair as the victims, government agencies, and lawyers grapple for their piece of the settlement […]
• Massive fire at Marathon refinery in Carson confined, fuel supply burning off after raging flames light up night sky February 26, 2020
  VIDEO: Firefighters made progress Wednesday morning in reducing the size of a massive fire at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Carson that sent massive flames and thick plumes of smoke into the air. The fire was visible as far away as Fullerton, with the thick black smoke rising hundreds of feet into the night sky. […]
• Former firefighter hits ski slopes for the first time in 8 years after injury February 26, 2020
  For Robert Gentile, it's been eight years since he stepped out of his comfort zone. Eight years since he took a step towards enjoying his life again after being injured battling a fire that cost him his mobility in his left leg. A thrill-seeker at heart, Gentile enjoyed the outdoors from hiking to mountain biking […]