Thousands of Californians Uninsured: What Happens When Wildfires Destroy Their Homes?

Thousands of Californians Uninsured: What Happens When Wildfires Destroy Their Homes?

For years, insurers have been pulling out of California due to deteriorating wildfires and growing risks of climate disasters, which have led to increased payouts and associated costs for these companies. Many insurers revoked fire coverage for thousands of homes and have been refusing to underwrite new policies in the Golden State. As a result, … Read more

Calif. community Altadena outside LA fights to protect ‘oldest large-scale Christmas lighting’ tradition

Calif. community Altadena outside LA fights to protect ‘oldest large-scale Christmas lighting’ tradition

The California community of Altadena was about to start an annual countdown it has done 101 times.  At the heart of this community is Christmas Tree Lane, where a row of 138-year-old deodar cedars was waiting to begin glimmering with strung-up bulbs. Advertisement Article continues below this ad At the Dec. 9 event, the light … Read more