Jane Kim claims lead in California insurance commissioner contest as vote count continues
Jane Kim has declared victory in the California insurance commissioner race with 52.6 percent of the vote, though the contest remains uncalled and thousands of ballots are still being counted.
California sets new rules for wildfire smoke damage insurance claims
A sweeping law effective in 2027 will require insurers to follow strict timelines and standards for handling residential wildfire smoke damage claims in California.
Eviction Cases Surge in San Francisco as AI Investment Drives Up Rents
San Francisco is seeing a dramatic rise in eviction filings and rent hikes as the city's AI-fueled economic boom collides with a persistent housing crisis, prompting new tenant protections and legislative action.
California Democrats confront budget shortfall and rising costs after election
Santa Monica incumbents and renter protections lead in early election results
Xavier Becerra wins California governor race in historic milestone for Latino leadership
Berkeley Voters Back Infrastructure Bonds and Rent Protections as Public Bank Measure Faces Uncertainty
Nithya Raman unseats Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral election
Nithya Raman has been elected as Los Angeles' first South Asian mayor after defeating incumbent Karen Bass, with a campaign centered on homelessness and public services.
Redwood City rent control measure trails as San Pablo proposal advances
California Sets National Benchmark for Wildfire Smoke Remediation Standards
California voters face key decisions on housing bond and rent control measures
Wildfire Disruptions Force Power Grid Upgrades Worldwide
Rising wildfire intensity is causing widespread power outages and infrastructure damage, prompting calls for urgent investment in grid resilience and new safety standards.
