California bans insurance cancellation, non-renewals in LA areas affected by fires
The state of California announced a one-year moratorium on the cancellation or non-renewal of homeowners insurance policies in zip codes affected by the Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran creates GoFundMe for Pacific Palisades mobile home park
Barbara Corcoran established a GoFundMe fundraiser to help the residents of a Pacific Palisades mobile home park impacted by the California wildfires.
California fires: VP Harris called out over claim about canceled insurance
The insurance industry is pushing back against Vice President Kamala Harris suggesting carriers canceled the policies of some California wildfire victims, calling her claims "false."
Real estate mogul details how Los Angeles can rebuild after wildfires, says California leaders must ‘step up’
California leaders and politicians are "going to have to step up" and help communities rebuild homes while providing permitting reform, Mauricio Umansky argues.
Kevin O'Leary goes off on Gavin Newsom's 'gross mismanagement': He's the 'Trudeau of California'
Kevin O'Leary criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom as the "Justin Trudeau of California," calling for his immediate resignation over "gross mismanagement" of wildfire response.
Airbnb offers Southern California wildfire victims temporary housing
Airbnb said Wednesday that it is teaming up with 211 LA on a free temporary housing initiative in response to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
California insurance crisis: List of carriers that have fled or reduced coverage in the state
California has been hit with an exodus of property insurance companies in recent years, and the state's ongoing wildfires threaten to make the problem worse.
California wildfires could cost insurers $20B, highest in state’s history
An analysis by JPMorgan estimates that the insured losses from the Southern California wildfires could exceed $20 billion and push overall economic losses to $50 billion.
Sizzler offering free meals to California fire victims, responders at several locations
Four Sizzler restaurants in California are offering free meals to wildfire evacuees and first responders as five wildfires continue to rage in the Los Angeles area.
California fires: Insurance companies dropping coverage and fleeing the state due to decades-old law
A California law passed in 1988 and its regulations play a significant role in why insurance companies are fleeing the state, experts say.
California wildfire backlash: State Farm, other insurers slammed for dropping coverage
The outbreak of deadly wildfires in Southern California has prompted criticism of insurers who have dropped coverage in the state due to regulations that make it hard to price for risk.
Photos capture wildfires scorching Southern California homes, businesses
Photos captured the multiple wildfires that Southern California firefighters have been battling. Four fires raging in Los Angeles County remained 0% contained as of midday Wednesday.
Elon Musk announces SpaceX will provide free Starlink terminals in LA amid raging fires
As fires rage in California, Elon Musk announced that SpaceX will supply free Starlink terminals to impacted areas in Los Angeles.
California wildfires prompt scrutiny of federal, state rules hampering mitigation efforts
The devastating wind-driven wildfires impacting Southern California have prompted some to criticize federal and state rules that impede mitigation efforts.
Chick-fil-A's lemon-squeezing robots cut over 10,000 labor hours per day: report
Chick-fil-A's lemon-squeezing site north of Los Angeles has cut nearly 10,000 hours of work per day by processing lemons into lemon juice later used for lemonade.
Los Angeles fires: Video shows McDonald's restaurant engulfed in flames
Footage shows a McDonald's restaurant was overcome by flames as firefighters worked to contain the blaze from the Eaton Fire near Pasadena, California.
California's 'ambitious' policies to reduce greenhouse gases drive surge in electricity costs: report
California officials released a report revealing that electricity prices in the state are the second highest in the nation, partly due to greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
Universal Studios Hollywood closes due to California wildfires
Universal Studios Hollywood said “extreme winds and fire conditions" have prompted it to keep its theme park gates and Universal CityWalk closed Wednesday.
LA vegan restaurant that started serving meat closes after 14 years
A Los Angeles restaurant that was once a staple for vegans closed its doors after 14 years in business, the business announced on social media.
Egg prices in California reach $9 per dozen in some areas
Egg prices in California have increased to nearly $9 per dozen in some areas due to the outbreak of bird flu across the state, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.