Levi Sumagaysay

AFTER NEARLY A MONTH of intense closed-door negotiations, California lawmakers on the last day of session killed a compromise bill that failed to insulate investor-owned utilities when they cause catastrophic wildfires.

When a home is left standing after a wildfire, survivors and insurers battle over testing and cleanup. California lawmakers passed two bills that aim to change that.

Two smoke-damage bills awaiting the governor's signature address a longstanding issue brought to the fore by the Los Angeles County fires: When is it safe for wildfire survivors to move back into their homes?

Two smoke-damage bills awaiting the governor's signature address a longstanding issue brought to the fore by the Los Angeles County fires: When is it safe for wildfire survivors to move back into their homes?

Two smoke-damage bills awaiting the governor's signature address a longstanding issue brought to the fore by the Los Angeles County fires: When is it safe for wildfire survivors to move back into their homes?

The bills are just two of several pieces of legislation to come out of the Eaton and Palisades fires meant to set clearer standards, hold insurers accounta

TWO SMOKE-DAMAGE BILLS awaiting the governor's signature address a longstanding issue brought to the fore by the Los Angeles County fires: When is it safe for wildfire survivors to move back into their homes?

In November, California voters will choose who oversees one of the biggest insurance markets in the world.

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara speaks during an event at CalMatters' studio in Sacramento on Sept. 19, 2024.

Lawmakers have sent two bills to Governor Gavin Newsom that aim to improve the recovery process after a wildfire. One of these bills would create first-in-the-nation standards for smoke damage testing and remediation.