The CEO of SoCal Edison’s parent company announces Eaton fire recovery program
Today on AirTalk, the CEO of Southern California Edison’s parent company, Pedro Pizarro joins Larry to announce the company’s Eaton fire recovery program. Starting today, eligible survivors from January’s fires can apply for the program. Larry speaks with Pedro on the new program, and what survivors who are considering applying for relief need to know. We also want to hear from you — what questions do you have for the CEO? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or you can email us at atcomments@laist.com.
Edison will be holding information sessions on the recovery program:
- Saturday, Nov. 1, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., John Muir High School (1905 Lincoln Ave., Pasadena)
- Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. (virtual)
The Norton Simon Museum celebrates 50 years
This week, the Norton Simon Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new exhibition highlighting the cultural function of gold and an updated look to its exterior building. Since 1975, the museum has showcased the great works of Pablo Picasso, Francisco Goya, Wassily Kandinsky, and more. Today on AirTalk, we’re taking a look back at the architectural history of the museum — from its original modernist design, to its Frank Gehry renovations, to now. Joining us to talk about it is Emily Talbot, chief curator at the Norton Simon Museum, and Leslie Denk, Norton Simon Museum’s vice president of external affairs.
Who is behind the heavily funded ‘yes’ and ‘no’ campaigns for Prop 50?
The November 4th deadline to vote on Proposition 50 is nearing, and both parties have spent a significant amount of money on the measure, either to see the prop succeed or fail. Prop 50 will allow California to temporarily redraw district maps to favor Democratic seats in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. With so much political control on the line, proponents and opponents alike have spent tens of millions of dollars on their respective campaigns. The ‘Yes’ on Prop 50 camp has spent almost $97 million while the ‘No’ campaign is closer to $42 million. And each side has its mega donors that have been making headlines for the amount they are pouring into ads. So, who are the financial backers of Prop 50 and why has this special ballot measure seen some much monetary investment? Joining us to discuss are Jeremy B. White, senior politics reporter at Politico, and Guy Marzorati, California Politics & Government Desk correspondent for KQED.
You can learn more about Prop 50 in LAist’s Voter Game Plan guide here.
Paramount lays off 1,000 workers amid interest in Warner Bros. merger
It’s been reported that Paramount is laying off more than 1,000 employees, roughly 5 percent of its staff, with potential for further layoffs to happen at the studio. Reports note that the cuts seem to impact many branches of Paramount. Deadline released a memo shared with employees on the layoffs, with the CEO noting that Paramount is looking to build a “strong foundation for the future.” What complicates the situation is the studio’s reported interest in merging with Warner Bros, which would create further questions around both studios’ future staffing. Joining us on AirTalk to discuss this all is Joe Flint, media and entertainment reporter for The Wall Street Journal.
