Ben Allen faces Jane Kim for state insurance commissionerTwo Democrats promising to crack down on the insurance industry advance to the fall runoff; no Republican broke 13 percent.Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Newsom budget cuts spending but boosts Malibu fire aidGovernor's revised budget offers $100,000 mortgage grants and a $100 million loan guarantee fund for Palisades, Franklin and Altadena fire victims.Friday, May 15, 2026
Eight Ben Allen fire-recovery bills clear key committeeThe Malibu state senator's package addressing insurance, home hardening and mobile home park protections advanced through Senate Appropriations.Friday, May 15, 2026
Newsom proposes $100 million fund to close wildfire rebuilding gapThe average Palisades and Malibu fire victim is $1.5 million short between insurance payouts and the cost of rebuilding.Thursday, May 14, 2026
Farmers Insurance Wins 1.5% Average Rate Hike in CaliforniaThe state's second-largest home insurer will raise rates this fall and must write nearly 5,600 new policies in high-wildfire-risk areas.Tuesday, May 12, 2026
State Farm faces tiny fines after 398 violations foundCalifornia regulators found State Farm violated insurance law hundreds of times after the 2025 fires, but state law caps fines at $5,000 each.Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Wildfire costs add $40 a month to power billsWildfire-related charges now make up 17% of monthly Southern California Edison bills, and the utility wants more from the state insurance fund.Monday, April 13, 2026
Trump joins critics of State Farm over wildfire claimsPresident pledges a federal probe of insurers' handling of California fire claims as administration cuts disaster aid.Thursday, April 2, 2026
