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In the weeks and months that followed the Woolsey fire, there was much debate about whether anything could have been done to minimize the extent of the devastation.

Newsom’s office said “a pardon grant recognizes the grantee’s self-development and accountability after conviction,” but does not erase a conviction or seek to minimize the harm caused by the recipient.

Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison are expected to shut off power for up to 240,000 customers in order to minimize potential fire starts amid the dry, gusty weather.

“What bothers me, people young and old try to minimize you by saying, ‘Well, Quincy’s strongest suit is that he’s got a strong telephone book ... and he can just call up anybody!’ ” he said in 2001.

The question is how to minimize the stress.