California’s electric rates are among the highest in the country, but the three biggest power companies say low-income customers will save money under their proposed plan. Critics doubt it will work.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said $600 United Way checks are on their way to flood-affected farmworkers regardless of their immigration status — but he did not commit state funds to either undocumented workers or cannabis businesses, both of which don’t qualify for federal emergency aid.