The fire-insurance premium for Bill King’s home has risen 145% since 2017 — from $399 to $979 — under the California FAIR Plan, the state’s last option for homeowners seeking fire insurance. Add that ...

Fire can cause sudden and severe damage to your home and belongings, making it crucial to understand your fire insurance policy and know what to do if disaster strikes. This guide explains the basics ...

Bill King stands outside his home in Arrowbear Lake, a community near Running Springs, on Jan. 15. Photo by Julie A. Hotz for CalMatters The fire-insurance premium for Bill King’s home has risen 145% ...

Eaton and Palisades fire survivors on Thursday, Nov. 6, are calling for California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to resign after a report revealed what it said were loopholes in a 2023 plan that ...

The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. The fire-insurance premium for Bill King’s home has risen 145 ...