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From June 2 to June 6, CBS News Los Angeles 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.
Mercury Insurance CEO Gabriel Tirador said following the devastating wildfires in Southern California, he still plans to continue doing business in the region.
Do you have questions about your homeowner's or renter's insurance? KCAL News is hosting a phone bank with experts to help answer your questions.
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.
Ontario residents called on city leaders at a council meeting, hoping that they would address the widespread fear over immigration operations across Southern California and in their city.
Firefighters say that a car slammed into an engine that was parked on the side of the 60 Freeway for a brush fire burning near the Day Street off-ramp.
The crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. near Bellamy Lane and Scott Road, according to Menifee police.
Two people are dead, including a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant, in a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound 405 Freeway in Brentwood.
The Coffee With KCAL initiative is calling Santa Ana residents to its next event.
It happened at around 4:30 a.m. on Monday at Amai Coffee, located in the 1700 block of Pico Boulevard, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
According to the LAPD, the site where the hard drives were taken was being used for a movie production.
The shooting happened at around 1 a.m. on Saturday outside of 99 Bottles & Cocktails, according to Orange County sheriff's deputies.
No injuries have been reported in the incident.
Former Bishop Montgomery and San Jose State football standout Chandler Jones was killed in a crash on the 90 Freeway over the weekend.
The family of the teenager killed during a stabbing on the Santa Ana High School campus has filed a legal claim against the school district, which could lead to a potential lawsuit.
Kwong (Tony) Chun Sit, 53, faces multiple felony counts of animal cruelty and animal abuse after 11 dogs died while under his care, according to police.
Detectives from Irvine said the trainer tried to cremate the remains of the 10 dogs.
Some female high school athletes want an end to a policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.
Two sculptures valued at a combined $2.1 million were taken from an Anaheim warehouse last week, according to police.
Ontario residents called on city leaders at a council meeting, hoping that they would address the widespread fear over immigration operations across Southern California and in their city.
Firefighters say that a car slammed into an engine that was parked on the side of the 60 Freeway for a brush fire burning near the Day Street off-ramp.
The crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. near Bellamy Lane and Scott Road, according to Menifee police.
The fire damaged four buildings, including a restaurant and a home, and destroyed a recreational vehicle, firefighters said.
Fourteen firearms were found at the man's home while serving a search warrant, including black-powder rifles, shotguns and an unregistered AR-15 rifle, according to Riverside County deputies.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
KCAL News Investigates gets answers after senior reporter Ross Palombo uncovers serious concerns regarding brush clearance in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
Councilwoman Traci Park vowed to get more resources for LAFD's brush clearance unit. Ross Palombo reports.
Bobby Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me."
Daniel Park had been charged in connection with the bombing outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California. His cause of death wasn't immediately known.
Ford is recalling 200,000 Mustang Mach-E cars due to an issue with its door latches that could put children at risk.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
President Trump confirmed Sunday that the pilots of B-2 bombers who carried out the U.S. military strikes in Iran have safely returned to the U.S.
ICE is holding around 59,000 detainees in facilities across the country, likely setting a record high, according to internal government data obtained by CBS News.
As the new ranking member, Rep. Robert Garcia is in line to conduct oversight of the Trump administration if Democrats retake the majority.
President Trump accused Israel and Iran of violating a ceasefire, but then said it was "in effect" after a phone call with Israel's leader.
President Trump downplayed Iran's attacks on a U.S. base in Qatar, and said Iran offered early warning.
President Trump, Israel and Iran say a ceasefire he announced earlier between the two nations has begun.
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.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Will Smith tie a tiebreaking home run in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 4-3.
Christian Moore hit a tying homer in the eighth inning and a two-run walk-off shot in the 10th, sending the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Michael Conforto hit a three-run homer, Shohei Ohtani added a two-run blast and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers held off the last-place Colorado Rockies 9-7.
Jorginho scored in the 87th minute, giving Flamengo a 1-1 draw with already eliminated Los Angeles FC in the Club World Cup.
Former Bishop Montgomery and San Jose State football standout Chandler Jones was killed in a crash on the 90 Freeway over the weekend.
Bobby Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me."
The prosecution and defense rested their case Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the "Friends" star's overdose death, will plead guilty, according to an agreement.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star, Blake Lively, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
The family members of a U.S. citizen who was taken into custody by federal agents in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday are demanding answers as she was detained while on her way to work. Laurie Perez reports.
Ontario residents called on city leaders at a council meeting, hoping that they would address the widespread fear over immigration operations across Southern California and in their city. Nicole Comstock reports.
Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez is facing backlash after she allegedly posted a video on her social media accounts, calling on local gang members to reclaim city streets as immigration operations continue across Los Angeles. Tom Wait reports.
Activists are accusing Los Angeles police officers of working with federal agents after a woman was taken into custody in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday. Mike Rogers has the details.
School police said that when they attempted to contact a group of men standing near the school a gun was pointed at them.
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.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
