‘Zombie’ Second Mortgages Spur New Battles in California, Maryland March 17, 2026 By Noah Buhayar and Coulter Jones In a room outside the Maryland State Senate chamber last winter, consumer advocates were meeting privately with lawmakers to explain...
Owners of Large California Tow Operation Charged in $6M Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme March 17, 2026 Owners of one of the biggest towing businesses in Southern California were arrested on multiple counts of felony insurance fraud....
Even Low-Risk Homes Are Caught Up in California’s Climate Insurance Crisis March 16, 2026 By Todd Woody As another wildfire season looms, insurance companies have abandoned some California neighborhoods at lower risk of burning, forcing tens of...
Busiest US Seaport Largely Insulated From Iran War Disruptions, Exec Director Says March 16, 2026 By Lisa Baertlein The busiest U.S. container seaport in Los Angeles is mostly insulated from supply chain upheaval sparked by U.S.-Israel attacks on...
Uber And Motional Launch Commercial Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas March 16, 2026 By Kritika Lamba Uber and Hyundai Motor-backed autonomous vehicle firm Motional launched a commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas on Friday, the latest...
‘Nation’s First’ Smoke Damage Standards Bill Wending Through California Legislature March 13, 2026 A bill to create a statewide framework for handling wildfire smoke damage insurance claims is now making its way through...
Expanding Alaska Glacial Lakes Increasing Risk of Destructive Floods March 13, 2026 Every summer, people living near the Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska, keep a close eye on the water level. When...
Muni Bonds in California Get Expensive Amid Flurry of Demand March 13, 2026 Municipal bond investors are clamoring for tax-free debt sold by California issuers. That demand is benefiting borrowers across the state...
People Moves: Surplus Lines Association of Washington Elects Board of Directors March 13, 2026 The Surplus Lines Association of Washington elected officers for the upcoming term at their 2026 annual meeting, including President Cristi...
Once a Beacon of Cheap Homes, Nevada Is a Symbol of the Struggle With High Costs March 12, 2026 By Jonathan J. Cooper When his parents were about his age, they bought their first home. But for 27-year-old Brian Torres Suazo, that milestone...