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ABC7 – Safari, limo, 5-star resorts: CA insurance boss’ taxpayer-funded travel, security raise questions

By Stephanie Sierra and Olivia Gonzales, ABC7 https://abc7news.com/post/ca-insurance-commissioner-ricardo-laras-taxpayer-funded-trips-include-safari-visit-limo-service-5-star-resorts/17905685/?utm_campaign=trueanthem_manual&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=instagram SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The Fair Political Practices Commission is assessing a state complaint into California’s…

Los Angeles Times – Gov. Newsom orders study of California’s ailing utility and insurance markets

By Laurence Darmiento, LOS ANGELES TIMES Gov. Gavin Newsom called Tuesday for a report that will study whether to limit the liabilities…

The Sacramento Bee – Gavin Newsom calls for CA homeowner insurance recommendations in executive order

By Stephanie Hobbs, SACRAMENTO BEE https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article312330753.html Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday asked the Department of Insurance to make recommendations about California’s troubled…

Exxon Knews – California opens the door for Big Oil’s CO₂ pipeline plans

States will be responsible for keeping people safe as the oil industry pushes a massive buildout of carbon dioxide pipelines near communities. …

The San Francisco Standard – PG&E went from bankrupt to booming. Will the AI craze drive up your energy bill?

The utility says customers could actually see rates dip as more power-hungry data centers connect to the grid. But that’s after rates…

Consumer Alert: Insurers That Newsom Said Were Returning Never Left California

Consumer Watchdog issued a “Consumer Alert” video warning the public about several misstatements Governor Newsom made at Climate Week in New York…

KMPH-FRES (FOX): Major Insurance Companies Returning

CalMatters – Ricardo Lara proposes insurance rule that critics call ‘revenge’

By Levi Sumagaysay, CALMATTERS California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is proposing more new insurance rules that critics are calling “vindictive,” and which…

KFBK-AM (Radio): Lara’s New Insurance Rule Is An Act Of Retaliation

By Staff Reporters, KFBK-AM – Sacramento, CA: Click below to listen to the audio of this radio broadcast segment.

Capital Public Radio – Sacramento, CA: The Proposal From Consumer Watchdog Would Prevent Insurance Companies From Denying Coverage For Policy Holders Who File Claims

By Staff Reporters, CAP Radio – Sacramento, CA: Click below to listen to the audio of this radio broadcast segment.

KMPH-FRES (FOX): Ballot Measure Takes Aim At Insurers

Politico – Fire Away

By Camille von Kaenel and Will McCarthy, POLITICO https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-climate/2025/09/22/newsoms-climate-whisperer-takes-the-mic-00575922?nname=california-climate&nid=00000189-315c-d8dd-a1ed-797dc9f10000&nrid=0000014f-890a-d780-a9ef-9d7a82c30000 FIRE AWAY: The fight over the future of property insurance in wildfire-prone areas is spilling…

CBS 13 News: Home Insurance Ballot Initiative

Sacramento Bee – Newsom signs package promising to lower energy bills and fund high-speed rail

By Nicole Nixon, SACRAMENTO BEE https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article312171922.html#storylink=cpy Gov. Gavin Newsom signed what he described as a “big, beautiful” energy and climate package Friday that…

Newsweek – How Home Insurers Are Fueling Costs for Americans

By Giulia Carbonaro Climate change is posing an existential threat to the property insurance market in the U.S., as more frequent and…

KCRA – Gas, electricity costs to take center stage at the California state capitol on Saturday

By Ashley Zavala SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers on Saturday are set to debate a bunch of proposals that attempt to address…

CalMatters – Lawmakers send Newsom a high-stakes energy overhaul tied to wildfires, utilities and oil

BY ALEJANDRO LAZO AND  JEANNE KUANG Gov. Gavin Newsom closed out the legislative year with one of the most sweeping overhauls of California’s energy and…

Capitol Public Radio –  Advocates say they feel sidelined

By Laura Fitzgerald, Capitol Radio Click below to listen to the segment.