California regulations drive up housing and insurance costs for lower income families
A new Berkeley study finds that California's progressive rules on building and insurance often raise essential costs for households with less to spend.
University of California acquires Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay for 192 million dollars
The University of California has purchased the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Half Moon Bay for nearly 193 million dollars, expanding its real estate portfolio with another major Bay Area property.
Jane Kim proposes state wildfire insurance as insurers resist private market reforms
Consumer price index rises as inflation persists despite White House claims
Xavier Becerra signals plan to freeze California utility bills and home insurance premiums
Jane Seymour stays in Malibu despite repeated wildfire evacuations
Homeowners face urgent insurance checks as El Niño threatens severe Bay Area flooding
With a powerful El Niño forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the Bay Area this winter, homeowners are urged to review insurance coverage and take preventive steps against flooding.
California insurance official faces lawsuit over rate hike settlements
Kristin Rosi, former Chief Administrative Law Judge for California's Department of Insurance, has filed a lawsuit alleging that Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and his department bypassed legal procedures on insurance rate increases.
California Democrats confront budget shortfall and rising costs after election
California Democrats retain power but must address a severe budget deficit, housing unaffordability, and climate resilience as public concern grows.
