California Homeowners Delaying Mortgage Payments Could See Huge Increase in Bills
California homeowners affected by recent wildfires can take advantage of mortgage forbearance, allowing them to temporarily pause or reduce their payments. However, they may face significant increases in their bills once the forbearance periods end due to accumulated interest and deferred payments.
Wildfires are jacking up California’s power bills
Electricity bills in California — already among the nation’s highest — could soon skyrocket. In addition to killing two dozen people and destroying at least 12,000 structures, the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have also damaged the region’s electrical system, writes Jason Plautz.
New insurance rules mean homeowners throughout California are likely to pay more after fires
A recent rule change could cause a spike in insurance premium for homeowners across California, as the costs of the Los Angeles area wildfires are passed onto them in a way that was not allowed in the past.
California Homeowners Unaffected by Wildfires Could Get New Insurance Bill
Changes in California's Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) plan could mean higher expenses for homeowners after fires.
Wildfires Ignite Insurance Crisis: What’s Next for Californians?
The wildfires still raging in Los Angeles have displaced thousands of homeowners — many of whom have inadequate coverage due to a broken home insurance system in the state. And
California lawmakers move to speed up rebuilding, recovery in Los Angeles with new legislation
Lawmakers from across California announced new legislative proposals Thursday intended to speed up rebuilding and recovery ...
California legislators propose a series of bills to help LA’s wildfire victims
Members of the state Assembly have introduced or plan to introduce a number of bills to help recovery efforts.
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Fires fuel Calif. lawmakers’ zeal for housing, insurance and forestry bills
The Los Angeles fires are giving new fuel to old fights to streamline housing and forest management. SACRAMENTO, California — ...
LA wildfire response from California lawmakers: Lots of ideas, few details
As wildfires rage on in Los Angeles, lawmakers are rushing to propose remedies and fill in specifics. Can California afford ...
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Types of bill amendments in the California Legislature
In the California Legislature, there are several types of amendments that can be made to measures, including bills, ...
Here are 3 new California laws that may have a widespread impact on wallets in 2025
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was busy in 2024, signing over 1,000 bills, according to local reporters. Some of those bills ...
Calif. lawmaker introduces bill blocking transgender girls from girls' high school sports
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CITC) — A California lawmaker is seeking to prohibit transgender girls from participating in girls' ...
Bill meant to help stabilize California insurance market has support. When could it pass?
A bill meant to help stabilize California’s troubled insurance market has key early support as wildfires continue to cause ...