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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.
It happened at around 10:50 p.m. on Monday on Lankershim Boulevard south of Arminta Street, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Encino residents, law enforcement members and county leaders gathered on Monday to address a troubling spike in crime in the area, highlighted by the deadly double-shooting that left "American Idol" producer Robin Kaye and her husband dead last week.
The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. Monday night on the Garey Avenue off-ramp of eastbound freeway lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department served a search warrant in Marina del Rey to follow up on leads stemming from the deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Police said the man, a convicted felon, was seen activating emergency lights while dressed in a uniform similar to a law enforcement officer that included a pair of tasers, a baton and pepper spray.
It happened at around 10:50 p.m. on Monday on Lankershim Boulevard south of Arminta Street, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Police Department.
The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. Monday night on the Garey Avenue off-ramp of eastbound freeway lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department served a search warrant in Marina del Rey to follow up on leads stemming from the deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Los Angeles police are still searching for the alleged gunman who opened fire on a driver shortly after he plowed into a crowd of people outside of a nightclub in East Hollywood and injured more than three dozen people.
Los Angeles Police Department officers are in pursuit of an alleged armed suspect in the West Adams area.
Supervisor Katrina Foley's staff is investigating the large number of fish deaths in Laguna Niguel Regional Park.
A SpaceX launch could create a large sonic boom for parts of Southern California early Tuesday morning.
The security guard was trying to stop the suspects after they robbed an elderly man in a Food 4 Less parking lot.
Immigration agents arrested Narcisco Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines, in Orange County last month.
The crash happened at around 6 p.m. near Brookhurst Street and Crailet Drive, police said.
Police said the man, a convicted felon, was seen activating emergency lights while dressed in a uniform similar to a law enforcement officer that included a pair of tasers, a baton and pepper spray.
The 80-year-old man was reported missing two days before his body was found over the weekend.
A SpaceX launch could create a large sonic boom for parts of Southern California early Tuesday morning.
Two of the men were arrested in Riverside County while the three others were taken into custody out of state.
The suspect was arrested hours after he crashed into a woman who was inspecting her vehicle on the side of I-215 in Murrieta early Sunday morning.
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
Senior Investigative Reporter Ross Palombo checks into the safety record of the LA County Sheriff's training facility following a deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives in the numbers from ICE's own data, obtained through the Data Deportation Project.
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.
The federal government released over 200,000 pages of documents on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a move ordered by President Trump.
Southwest is providing details about its new assigned seating and boarding policy. Here's what to know.
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
A Sunday night system-wide Alaska Airlines ground stop due to an IT outage ended after about three hours, the carrier says.
Tom Troupe appeared in more than 70 television shows, usually in single episode roles, throughout his career.
The federal government released over 200,000 pages of documents on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a move ordered by President Trump.
The rare deployment of active-duty troops to a U.S. city will soon end, according to the Pentagon, which said 700 Marines will head home after responding to protests in Los Angeles.
Immigration agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, whose agency oversees the jails, said deputies don't ask for an individual's immigration status during booking.
The Trump administration is releasing thousands of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in Los Angeles.
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.
Royce Lewis and Christian Vazquez each drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
The Mets rallied to beat the Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the first after giving up a leadoff homer to fellow All-Star Byron Buxton, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Monday night.
Juan Soto hit a tying single, Francisco Alvarez delivered a big double in his return from the minors and the Mets rallied past the Angels 7-5 on Monday night.
Longtime Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers officially announced his retirement on Monday, ending his 17-year NFL career as a member of the Bolts.
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
Stevie Knicks and Lindsey Buckingham alluded to the possible project by posting lyrics from their song, Frozen Love.
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
Tom Troupe appeared in more than 70 television shows, usually in single episode roles, throughout his career.
Celebrations include the opening of "Walt Disney – A Magical Life," a show featuring a lifelike animatronic of the company's founder.
Laurie Perez and Mike Rogers provide team coverage on the ongoing investigation into the deadly shooting of "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca as Encino's troubling crime trend continued late Monday night with more attempted burglaries.
Desmond Shaw flies to Elysian Park for tonight's episode of Look At This!
Gio Insignares reports from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where fans flocked on Tuesday evening to remember rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, metal's "Prince of Darkness," who died at 76.
The death toll for January's Eaton Fire has risen after human remains were discovered in Altadena, months after a pair of blazes destroyed homes and businesses in Los Angeles County. Nicole Comstock reports.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday served a search warrant in Marina del Rey to follow up on leads stemming from the deadly explosion that killed three deputies.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
