California considering novel idea to boost factory-built housing
In an effort to put a dent in the state’s housing shortage, California is considering something unprecedented: getting…
President Trump bashed State Farm on social media: Why it didn’t come out of the blue
Victims of the January 2025 wildfires unhappy with how insurers have handled their claims have filed lawsuits, protested…
Testing for toxins in smoke-damaged homes could be mandatory
When the January 2025 firestorms swept through Altadena and Pacific Palisades they not only burned down homes but…
Even low-risk homes are caught up in California’s insurance crisis
As another wildfire season looms, insurance companies have abandoned some California neighborhoods at lower risk of burning, forcing…
Deal allows State Farm to keep rate hike, without scrutiny over firestorm payouts
A brokered deal with regulators and consumer advocates will allow State Farm General to keep controversial increases in…
Car insurance rates are skyrocketing in California. Here’s why
Car insurance rates are skyrocketing in California. The top 10 insurers in California got the nod last year…
Why auto insurance rates are surging in California
Jeff Phillips, a retired computer consultant who lives in Oceanside, did a double take when he saw his…
Here’s who is running in the heated race for insurance commissioner
In a typical election year, the interest in the down-ballot race for California insurance commissioner musters modest interest…
Senators call for investigation into handling of State Farm complaints
Two California senators have asked for an investigation into the state insurance department’s handling of complaints filed by…
State bill would mandate insurance for homeowners who reduce wildfire risks
A bill requiring insurers to offer coverage to California homeowners who make their property resistant to wildfires was…
L.A. fire victims say state regulators ignored complaints about State Farm
Last spring, victims of the Los Angeles wildfires complained loudly and en masse over how State Farm General…
California bill would make fossil fuel companies help pay for rising insurance costs
A bill that would make oil and gas companies pay for rising insurance costs due to climate-related disasters…