Laurence Darmiento

This story authored by me and my amazing colleague and data journalist @sandhya__k looked into the growth of the California Fair Plan, the state's home insurer of last resort -- and how L.A. fire victims are paying the price for that. It's on today's front page.

RT @RpsAgainstTrump: When Joe Rogan becomes the voice of reason…https://t.co/rpOrqsAK7O

The fight over who shares in the California Fair Plan's losses suffered in the Palisades and Eaton fires is heating up. Los Angeles' Consumer Watchdog has filed suit seeking to block any statewide policyholder assessments. https://t.co/rCuc9pZOiI

Ten victims of the Jan. 7 fires sue the California Fair Plan over smoke damages -- This is the first mass tort case arising out of the fire targeting the state's insurer of last resort. https://t.co/J9SMEA5wgl

The tariffs are hitting all sectors, and L.A. toy makers and retailers certainly aren't excluded. I too a look. https://t.co/yFWcu6jqdZ

A hearing on State Farm's request for a 22% emergency rate hike for its California homeowners' policies kicks off today in Oakland. It could last last three days. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara can accept, reject or revise the administrative law judge's decision. Live stream

As a center of global trade L.A. could be in for a bumpy ride after Trump tariffs https://t.co/Lss5pPbVcn

"These departments investigating Elon Musk have been cut by DOGE and the Trump administration" -- Here's a round up I did on Musk and his companies and possible conflicts of interest at all corners of the government. https://t.co/If4vSHKp68

Southern California Edison is facing scores of lawsuits over the Eaton fire that ripped through Altadena. Now, the Pasadena school district is suing the utility, which may be at fault for triggering the blaze, for damages after losing multiple school buildings.

California insurance commissioner 'provisionally' grants State Farm General's 22% rate hike -- In other words, Ricardo Lara is pressuring the company to get what he wants: a halt in non-renewals and a $500 million bailout from the parent company. https://t.co/lt26vUwghv

L.A. investigating banking discrimination complaints against Armenians -- In 2023, Citibank paid $25.9 million to settle similar allegations. The civil rights department says it keeps happening at several national banks. https://t.co/hnaZnm074C

I looked into complaints about how California's largest home insurer is handling smoke damage claims arising from the L.A. fires. Policyholders are not happy but it's an industrywide issue. https://t.co/FPq9NQ1Dr9

RT @Sammy_Roth: State Farm insurance executive caught on video saying some pretty disturbing stuff about the California wildfire situation.…

"State Farm executive fired over comments about rate hikes" -- There's a mushrooming controversy about an undercover video published by O'Keefe Media Group and James O'Keefe, the controversial conservative activist who founded Project Veritas. The California Department of