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California families face life-or-death health care cuts. Billionaires can afford to pitch in

California’s health system faces a $30 million gutting. Unions and advocates want a wealth tax targeting billionaires to make up the loss.

By Josephine Rios • enero 17, 2026

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Candidate comment: Private insurers are holding California homeowners hostage

As the insurance industry threatens to leave the state unless they get less regulation and higher rates, politicians make consumers pay.

By Eduardo Vargas • enero 16, 2026

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Don’t blame California’s teachers for inflated grades. Look at school officials 

UC-San Diego reports declines in freshman math skills despite rising grades in K-12 schools. Teachers say they're pressured to inflate grades.

By Glenn Sacks • enero 16, 2026

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Californian mourns a childhood friend lost in a changing community

The Inglewood that raised Mike and Joshua has been gentrified. But a cemetery preserves Mike's grave and the memories of their childhood together.

By Joshua Hernandez • enero 15, 2026

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California shouldn’t let oil companies rewrite refinery safety rules

Regulators will hold a hearing Jan. 15 at the OSHA Standards Board in Sacramento on changes that will weaken safety standards for refineries.

By Marie Choi and Nick Plurkowski • enero 14, 2026

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Here’s how we can stop LA firestorms from happening again

To avoid repeating last year’s urban blaze, we should fund fire-safe homes and neighborhoods, but politicians often are paying to thin out forests far from urban settings.

By Chad Hanson • enero 13, 2026

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Candidate comment: California should make insurers cover homes if they insure cars or other items

Insurers sell auto insurance and other profitable products in California but choose to walk away from homeowners insurance when risk rises.

By Robert Howell • enero 13, 2026

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California’s insurance laws are a regulatory mirage, failing fire survivors

The state’s law requiring fair treatment by insurers has largely been unenforced. Fire victims are left with delays, gaslighting and denials.

By Richard Rieber • enero 12, 2026

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Candidate Comment: To fix insurance in California, be smart, honest and reasonable

Insurance rates will reflect climate change and consumers’ interests. Insurers will see faster, more efficient reviews and scrutiny of excessive rates.

By Steven Bradford • enero 12, 2026

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Candidate comment: California’s insurance crisis is pervasive but fixable

Insurers in California pulled back coverage or left the state after years of over-regulation, price controls and poor wildfire prevention.

By Stacy Korsgaden • enero 9, 2026