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High-Risk Home Insurance Crisis: Unregulated Carriers Fill Market Gaps in Florida and California
As major insurers retreat from disaster-prone regions, homeowners in Florida and California are increasingly relying on less regulated 'non-admitted' insurance providers. While these carriers offer needed coverage, they operate with minimal oversight and lack state guaranty fund protection, raising concerns about consumer vulnerability.
Powerful 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Northern California Coast, Triggering Brief Tsunami Alert
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake off Ferndale, California prompted temporary tsunami warnings along the coast from Davenport to southern Oregon. The strike-slip quake, occurring at the intersection of three tectonic plates, was felt as far as San Francisco but caused no reported damage.
Last Call: $197 Million Mega Millions Prize in Encino Set to Expire This Weekend
Time is running out for an unknown lottery winner to claim their $197 million Mega Millions jackpot from an Encino Chevron before the December 7 deadline. If unclaimed, the entire prize will be transferred to California's public education system per state regulations.
California's Water Conservation Success Story: Lake Mead Levels Rise 16 Feet
California's aggressive conservation efforts have helped raise Lake Mead's water levels significantly, saving over 1.2 million acre-feet since 2022. The state has achieved 75% of its water savings goal ahead of schedule through various initiatives, leading conservation efforts among Colorado River basin states.
Final House Race Settled: Democrat Gray Claims Narrow Victory in California's Central Valley
Democrat Adam Gray secures a razor-thin victory over Republican John Duarte by just 187 votes in California's 13th Congressional District. The win completes Democrats' strong showing in California House races while further narrowing Republicans' slim majority in Congress.
Tragic School Shooting in Northern California Leaves Two Students Wounded, Gunman Dead
A shooting at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists near Palermo, California has left two students injured and the suspected shooter dead from a self-inflicted wound. Local authorities evacuated the small private school and reunited students with their parents while the investigation continues.
Berkeley's Bold Housing Revolution: From Restrictive Zoning Pioneer to Affordable Housing Champion
Berkeley, the city that invented single-family zoning, is now leading California's housing reform with groundbreaking 'missing middle' policies. The proposed changes would allow multi-unit housing across most neighborhoods, potentially offering a blueprint for addressing the state's severe affordability crisis.
Bird Flu Contamination Prompts Expanded Raw Milk Recall at California's Raw Farm
Raw Farm, a Fresno dairy producer, has expanded its recall of raw milk products after state health officials detected bird flu virus in multiple samples. The outbreak has affected hundreds of dairy herds across California, raising concerns about raw milk safety and regulation.
California Democrats Launch Abortion Rights Push Amid Potential Trump Return
Democratic lawmakers in California unveiled new legislative proposals to strengthen abortion protections, anticipating possible federal restrictions under a potential Trump presidency. The initiative balances reproductive rights with economic reforms as leaders acknowledge voters' concerns about affordability in the state.
