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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.
Harbor Boulevard in Santa Ana was closed between 17th Street and Washington Avenue.
The pier was reopened by 2:21 p.m.
A woman and another juvenile were also transported to a local hospital in unknown condition.
The service members were participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
An initial burglary alarm call went out to the Los Angeles Police Department around 9 p.m. to a home in the 1600 block of Blue Jay Way.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of assault with a deadly weapon suspects.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
Police evacuated Terminal 2 at LAX amid a suspicious package investigation.
The California Attorney General and the Department of Public Health filed a complaint against the makers of kratom, a drug that has been linked to fatal overdoses in LA County.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Evacuation warnings were lifted on Sunday morning, firefighters said.
The Sunshine Motel, at 570 N. H Street, was also found to be unsafe due to health and safety violations and was red-tagged for closure.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team.
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near the Riverside-San Bernardino county line on Wednesday night, which was then followed by a smaller 2.7-magnitude aftershock.
Police say that the driver of a Honda Civic lost control of their car, which veered off the side of the highway and rolled to the bottom of a steep embankment in Lake Elsinore on Wednesday afternoon.
A San Bernardino County high school coach was arrested for allegedly sleeping with a 15-year-old girl he met at a water polo match in October last year, police said.
The service members were participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
LeBron James had 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series by holding the Rockets to a season low in points.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
ICE reported the 18th death of an individual in its custody so far this year, putting the agency on track to record a new all-time high in detainee deaths.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.
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.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
LeBron James had 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series by holding the Rockets to a season low in points.
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 18 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Nkosi Tafari headed in Son Heung-Min's free kick in second-half stoppage time and LAFC beat Toluca FC 2-1 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal.
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.
An early May cooldown, and even potential drizzle, is in store for Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
Neighbors are frightened as the crude, disruptive behavior of a Reseda man continues to escalate. Brittney Ermon reports.
A cooldown is expected in the first week of May in Southern California. Dani Ruberti reports.
Evil Cooks taquería in Los Angeles features truly unique, non-traditional Mexican eats.
AAA Westways Magazine’s Editor in-Chief, Jim Benning, shares where to stay, and what to do for a Laguna Beach weekend getaway.
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.
