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Members of Congress are taking action to help fire survivors in Southern California.

Laura J. Nelson reports California lawmakers have introduced a bill that would mandate mortgage

lenders to give homeowners a break after a natural disaster. Representatives Judy Chu and

Brad Sherman introduced the bill after the devastating January fires.

It would pause mortgage payments for six months, with no interest, fees, or penalties if a federal disaster is declared.

Homeowners could extend that pause for another six months if needed.

The goal is to prevent foreclosures and ease

the financial burden while people rebuild their lives. They're pushing for bipartisan support

and say it won't cost taxpayers a dime. A major hearing that could open the door to freedom

for the Menendez brothers has been put on hold. Reporters James Cuelly and Richard Winton say prosecutors asked for a delay to review a draft

risk assessment. A report ordered by Governor Gavin Newsom, who's considering clemency.

Eric and Lyle Menendez have spent over 35 years behind bars after being convicted of killing their parents in 1989.

The brothers claim they were abused, but prosecutors say they were only after their inheritance.

Now, a new California law for young offenders could make them eligible for parole.

Former DA George Gascon supported that move, but current DA Nathan

Hockman is pushing back, saying the brothers haven't owned up to their crime. If

resentenced, the Menendez brothers could go before a parole board later this year.

Hundreds of planners, designers, and techs at Southern California Edison are taking a big step toward unionizing.

Suhanna-Husain reports the group filed a petition for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board.

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