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CalMatters – Uber passed an insurance law in California. It did not disclose key info, a lawmaker says

By Levi Sumagaysay, CALMATTERS https://calmatters.org/economy/2026/06/uber-california-insurance-liability/?npnl=NTAwMTU1fGFmNWI5MzA1YzY2MGJhNDdlOWQ0MjRiYmM2ZWI4ZjNhNTYzNWZhMTZlNGE0ODhjNWUwOGI5NWJjZDQyMzk1YmY Uber misled California lawmakers last year before they passed an insurance-related bill, a consumer advocacy group alleges,…

CalMatters – California leaders yet to reach deal to keep billionaire tax off the ballot. Time is running out

By Levi Sumagaysay, Marisa Kendall, Kristen Hwang, and Yue Stella Yu, CALMATTERS https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/06/california-ballot-measure-negotiations Ahead of a Thursday deadline, California Democrats are striking…

Desert Sun – California billionaire tax, 3 other measures qualify for November ballot

By Daniella Segura, USA TODAY NETWORK https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/california/2026/06/18/billionaire-tax-3-others-make-californias-november-ballot/90605438007 California’s billionaire tax measure has officially qualified for the November ballot, state officials say. To…

Los Angeles Times – January 2025 wildfire victims seek tougher penalties against State Farm over claims handling

By Laurence Darmiento, LOS ANGELES TIMES https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-06-18/january-2025-wildfire-victims-seek-tougher-penalties-against-state-farm-over-claims-handling A fire survivors’ group announced Thursday it was seeking tougher penalties against State Farm over…

KCBS-AM (Radio): Uber Will Bolster Its Safety Standards For Passengers With Those Measures Aimed At Preventing Sexual Misconduct

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Sacramento Bee – Business group backs Becerra, sparking GOP anger as progressives preach caution By Ben Paviour

By Ben Paviour, SACRAMENTO BEE https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article316180590.html SACRAMENTO The California Chamber of Commerce bucked precedent when it endorsed a Democrat Xavier Becerra for…

Pasadena Star News – Wildfire survivors seek legal standing in State Farm Enforcement proceedings

By Anissa Rivera, PASADENA STAR NEWS https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2026/06/18/wildfire-survivors-seek-legal-standing-in-state-farm-enforcement-proceedings Every Fire Survivor’s Network, made up of more than 10,000 Eaton and Palisades fire survivors,…

Insurance Business – State Farm faces new pressure from fire survivors

A petition could shape how regulators police insurers after future disasters By Jonalyn Cueto, INSURANCE BUSINESS https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/breaking-news/state-farm-faces-new-pressure-from-fire-survivors-579600.aspx State Farm General Insurance Co. faces a…

Spectrum News: New Ballot Measure To Reduce Sexual Assault Risks While Using Rideshare

Sharon Ramirez

Sharon is a 69-year-old retiree who lives on a two-acre property in Madera. For more than 50 years, Sharon was insured with…

Richard M.

Richard M, a retired senior living on a fixed income, maintained homeowners insurance for more than four decades with Safeco before being…

Cal Matters – Report: California needs 1 million more affordable homes

By Lynn La, CALMATTERS https://calmatters.org/newsletter/report-california-needs-1-million-more-affordable-homes It’s common knowledge that California has a massive shortage of affordable homes, which contributes to high rates…

KABC-LA (ABC): Consumer Watchdog Is Saving State Farm Policy Holders A Whopping $530 Million

Cal Matters – Some State Farm customers could see refunds while homeowner rate hikes stay put

By levy Sumagaysay, CALMATTERS https://calmatters.org/economy/2026/03/state-farm-insurance-rate-settlement The Los Angeles County fires last year drove up insurance costs for many Californians. Now, a proposed…

KNX-AM (Radio): A New State Senate Bill Aims To Guarantee Insurance For People With Fire Hardened Homes

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Los Angeles Times – Car insurance rates are skyrocketing in California. Here’s why

By Laurence Darmiento, LOS ANGELES TIMES https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-03-02/why-auto-insurance-rates-are-surging-in-california#:~:text=California%20drivers%20face%20auto%20insurance,unlikely%20despite%20insurers’%20recent%20profits. Jeff Phillips, a retired computer consultant who lives in Oceanside, did a double take when he…

USA Today – New bills target the challenges of home insurance in California

By Paris Barraza, USA TODAY https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/26/home-insurance-california-fair-plan-changes-2026/88868357007 Lawmakers are advancing several bills to improve transparency and accountability between Californians and their home insurers,…

Fortune – Delta moves toward eliminating set prices in favor of AI that determines how much you personally will pay for a ticket

By Irina Ivanova, FORTUNE https://fortune.com/2025/07/16/delta-moves-toward-eliminating-set-prices-in-favor-of-ai-that-determines-how-much-you-personally-will-pay-for-a-ticket Delta has a long-term strategy to boost its profitability by moving away from set fares and toward…