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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.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at Pomona College.
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
Menifee police are seeking help from the public in locating a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 59-year-old man in December 2025.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The rider was arrested in the Harbor Gateway area after leading officers on a chase through South Los Angeles.
A former California Highway Patrol officer and an alleged DUI driver both pleaded not guilty on Monday to murder charges that stemmed from a fiery crash on the 605 Freeway in Norwalk last year that left four people dead.
Los Angeles police are searching for the driver who killed a 65-year-old man in a hit-and-run crash on Monday morning.
A homicide investigation was launched on Tuesday after a man was found suffering from fatal gunshot wounds in the trunk of a car in the San Gabriel Valley.
As the Carnival Firenze ship was at Catalina Island on Monday, law enforcement was on board to investigate. The FBI is also assisting with the death investigation.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Evacuation warnings were lifted on Sunday morning, firefighters said.
A bat found on the Fullerton College campus last week has tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.
They're diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and for 20-year-old Roberto Reyes and his older brother Jesus, it's autism. Their mother was desperate to find support when they were young.
Mallett managed to wave as she landed at the airport, transferring from a Las Vegas hospital to the UCI burn unit in Orange. She suffers from burns on over 40% of her body.
Menifee police are seeking help from the public in locating a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 59-year-old man in December 2025.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
A Chino man has sparked debate amongst his neighbors after removing the grass from his front yard and replacing it with a home garden.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
A human skull was found in a remote part of Twentynine Palms by a hiker early Wednesday morning, deputies said.
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy of making immigrants subject to mandatory ICE detention without bond, including those who have lived in the U.S. for years.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
A closer look at voters' views on issues in the primary for the California governor's race going into Tuesday's debate.
Top candidates for California governor will face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at 5:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 28.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
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.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Colson Montgomery homered in the second off Angels starter José Soriano (5-1), ending his shutout streak at 25 2/3 innings.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Munetaka Murakami hit a three-run homer in a big seventh-inning rally, and the Chicago White Sox held off the slumping Los Angeles Angels for an 8-7 win.
Kyle Tucker singled in the tying and go-ahead runs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Miami Marlins 5-4.
Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
A man on a dirt bike led California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit through Los Angeles County.
A dog was shot and killed by police after the dog bit an officer and a sanitation worker during a Pacoima encampment cleanup, police say.
Federal investigators are zeroing in on possible clues after the shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Jasmine Viel reports.
Several families in Koreatown are displaced after a fire ripped through an apartment building on Tuesday morning. Joy Benedict reports.
Police in the San Gabriel Valley are looking for a man who they believe committed four commercial burglaries in one night on April 22. Jeff Nguyen reports.
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.
