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From June 2 to June 6, CBS LA is focusing on helping Californians wade through the ever-evolving landscape of homeowner's and renter's insurance, highlighting a number of helpful tips from experts who can help people answer questions on their insurance needs.
Do you have questions about your homeowner's or renter's insurance? CBS LA is hosting a phone bank from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with experts to help answer your questions.
Mercury Insurance CEO Gabriel Tirador said following the devastating wildfires in Southern California, he still plans to continue doing business in the region.
KCAL Insurance Week: We've Got You Covered provides resources and links to help consumers navigate their insurance questions and concerns.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is proposing new coverage plans to lure companies back to the state.
Residents in Paradise have learned helpful tips about rebuilding their community following the Camp Fire that decimated homes.
As homeowners and renters struggle to find or afford insurance, our Pat Harvey sits down with an extensive panel with some of the state's industry leaders, insurance experts, consumer advocates, and community voices to dive into the California insurance crisis and what people can do to protect themselves and their properties.
For months, our KCAL News team has been investigating and reporting on the various issues affecting our state, from those arising from the Palisades and Eaton fires to people struggling to get or keep their insurance. We've called on leaders for answers and seen firsthand the bravery and resilience of those fighting to try and rebuild their lives. Our Kristine Lazar and Julie Watts will dive into some of the biggest problems people across California are facing and what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.
California's insurance of last resort is suppose to be for homes with high wildfire risk. But now people people in low-risk areas are being forced onto the FAIR Plan. CBS News California Investigates' Julie Watts explains why the state's solution may not be enough.
California's insurance crisis seems to be ramping up. Regulators and lawmakers are working on solutions, but homeowners are still struggling to find coverage. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar spoke with the state's insurance commissioner about his hopes for the future.
Residents who helped rebuild their town of Paradise after the Camp Fire provide helpful tips for survivors of the recent Southern California fires.
Mercury Insurance CEO discusses the future of the company in California and if it will have enough money to cover claims from the wildfires.
As wildfire survivors in Los Angeles are beginning to rebuild their homes, many are taking steps to ensure they are fire resilient.
Many fire victims are uninsured or under-insured, according to United Policy Holders. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar continues our look into rebuilding efforts and how some victims already know they don't have the money to rebuild.
Both Los Angeles County and the City of Pasadena are taking steps to help renters impacted by wildfires. But is it enough to help some of the most vulnerable get back on their feet? On Your Side's Kristine Lazar spoke with renters facing those challenges.
Even though residents who live near the Eaton Fire burn scar still have their homes, they are now facing issues with their insurance claims.
Homeowners whose properties experienced some damage from the recent wildfires are frustrated with the FAIR Plan after experiencing complications with their claims.
An elderly couple who lost their home in the Eaton Fire was struggling to deal with insurance before their son stepped in. Now, he's using that experience to help others. Kristine Lazar reports.
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
FAIR plan problems are nothing new, but suddenly, everyone is paying attention to California's insurance crisis. Are we any closer to a fix? CBS News California investigates the flood of insurance-related bills in the aftermath of the L.A. fires and why it's taken so long for lawmakers to take action.
The public is on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt, but we don't have access to the FAIR Plan financials. Should that be legal? California's Insurance Commissioner says, "No." Now he's committing to fix it following a CBS News California Investigation. WATCH THE FULL INVESTIGATION HERE: California FAIR Plan secrets: Why the state's insurer of last resort is so secretive CONTINUING COVERAGE: Investigating California's Insurance Crisis
On Your Side's Kristine Lazar talks to renters about their unique challenges even with help from LA County officials.
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara made it clear that homeowners and renters should expect to pay more for policies. Tom Wait reports.
A San Bernardino County teenager was arrested last week for allegedly assaulting a classmate with an airsoft gun and causing significant injuries, according to authorities.
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Around 8 p.m. on Saturday, as Debbie Collins was leaving her neighboring business, Ms. Dragon Print & Copy, she saw the toppled bricks, once an exterior wall, scattered onto the street.
President Trump said the U.S. has been successful in diminishing the Iranian military and regime, and will continue to expand its targets inside Iran.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Around 8 p.m. on Saturday, as Debbie Collins was leaving her neighboring business, Ms. Dragon Print & Copy, she saw the toppled bricks, once an exterior wall, scattered onto the street.
The board is seeking a fee hike, in part because charges for commercial for-hire vehicles have not changed in 10 years, and "no longer reflect the value of the airport market," according to board meeting documents.
The Los Angeles Police Department identified the woman as 35-year-old Ivanna Ortiz. She has been booked for attempted murder.
It was reported at around 2:20 p.m. at a vacant single-story house in the 500 block of N. St. Andrews Place, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Police say that a 2003 Ford Mustang crashed into a utility pole in the 11200 block of Western Avenue just after 7 a.m. on Sunday, killing the driver.
The recent warm weather has kicked off Orange County's rattlesnake season a little earlier this year.
Officers said the man jumped out of some bushes to try to kidnap a mother and daughter while also threatening to sexually assault them.
Without security or fencing, an Orange County man said the abandoned train tracks in his neighborhood have turned into a camping site for trespassers and criminals.
A San Bernardino County teenager was arrested last week for allegedly assaulting a classmate with an airsoft gun and causing significant injuries, according to authorities.
The federal agents and local law enforcement arrested seven people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Firefighters say that the flames extended from a fire at a nearby carport and damaged five units of the apartment complex.
Police say that the 29-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man tried to pull a woman into his car late Saturday night as she was walking in the 2700 block of E. Inland Empire Boulevard in Ontario.
A 74-year-old man was killed and two other people were hospitalized after a wrong-way, five-car crash on Highway 18 in Apple Valley on Saturday night.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
Two men from Pennsylvania are facing federal charges for the incident. Video captured someone yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester threw an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
Adrian Kempe scored his second goal of the game with 1:26 left in overtime to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Joel Hofer made 22 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, Jonathan Drouin scored in his Blues debut and St. Louis beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Sunday night to sweep a four-game trip.
Trent McDuffie and the Los Angeles Rams are closing in on a contract extension that will make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to a multiyear deal with fullback Alec Ingold that reunites him with coach Mike McDaniel.
Luka Doncic had 35 points and eight rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James' injury absence to grind out a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Along with the "True Lies" co-stars, the California Hall of Fame's new inductees will include Olympians Carl Lewis and Janet Evans and Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
A vacant home in the Larchmont neighborhood was gutted by fire on Sunday afternoon before firefighters could control the blaze. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
Rina Nakano showcases the hard work of the four high school seniors and explains why they received the prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship.
Michele Gile talks to drivers feeling the pain at the pump.
Kristi Samuelson, the Youth Services Special Projects Coordinator for LA County Library, discusses programs and events with National Reading Month.
Japanese fermentation expert travels thousands of miles to Los Angeles to teach the art of fermenting foods at the Japanese American cultural and community center.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
