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California FAIR Plan can pass extreme costs on to consumers, Department of Insurance says
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — The California Department of Insurance said the state’s insurer of last resort, the FAIR Plan, can pass costs it can’t afford in the wake of a major wildfire onto insurance companies, which can recoup some or all of that money from policyholders. The...
Californians to face step fines for violating water orders under new legislation
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law -- $4,000, or roughly $50 pe rancher, causing outrage among tribes and conservationists. The river provides vital habitat for salmon, and California was experiencing its driest three-year stretch on record. The new legislation, which is now awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature, would double daily fines for water rights holders who commit minor violations. Those violating curtailment orders could face fines...
Grocery prices reportedly start to fall in California, restaurant prices up
Grocery prices are starting to drop in California’s most populated areas, but it’s costing more to eat out, according to the Consumer Price Index. Prices down in Los Angeles, nearby cities The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which released CPI reports, reported that prices for fruit and vegetables fell 3.5% from July 2023 to...
Sen. Scott Wilk honored for championing animal welfare: ‘A voice to the voiceless’
Sen. Scott Wilk was awarded the California Veterinary Medical Association’s inaugural Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his leadership and work on behalf of animal welfare. "Since arriving in Sacramento, one of my top priorities has been to give a voice to the voiceless, including our pets," Wilk said. "No matter...
This California college beat Ivy Leagues to be named second best in the nation
The second-best college nationwide isn’t an Ivy League, and it’s right in California. Forbes recently released its annual list of America’s top colleges, ranking 500 schools to highlight which “offer the best educational, financial and career outcomes for all students.” ...
WATCH: California parents fight Gov. Newsom’s SAFETY Act
Parents throughout the state of California are fighting back against Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s (D-CA) SAFETY Act, which is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Assembly Bill 1955 essentially allows students to declare a different gender identity to their teachers. These are considered to be private discussions in which the parents are not […]
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