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Home insurer exodus: Are California lawmakers weighing a secret deal to keep Big Insurance from bailing on homeowners?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:25 GMT

In a state scorched by a series of devastating wildfires, Californians have seen the costs of insuring their homes soar and coverage options evaporate — if they can find a company to issue a policy at all.Now, consumer advocates say lawmakers and the state’s insurance commissioner are secretly working on a deal to free up more coverage in the Golden State — but at the cost of caving to insurers’ demands to loosen regulations and let them charge higher rates.“This would constitute the biggest insurance industry bailout in modern history, rushed through without the public deliberation that placing a burden of this magnitude on policyholders demands,” said Consumer Watchdog founder Harvey Rosenfield.In a state with the country’s strongest consumer rate protections, big insurers like Allstate, State Farm and Farmers have put the brakes on new policies, leaving many homeowners scrambling for coverage and digging much deeper to pay for it.The companies say th...

Bay Area resident among thousands left stranded at Burning Man festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:25 GMT

(KRON) -- Heavy rains have left thousands of people stranded at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert, including one resident from the Bay Area. Thick, ankle-deep mud from heavy rains have made it difficult for festival goers to drive out of the site, including San Francisco Pride Executive Director Suzanne Ford. "I was going to leave yesterday. I hoped I was going to leave today, but it rained again this afternoon so I'm probably not going to get out of here until tomorrow night maybe,” Ford said. CHP motorcycle officer, sedan driver injured in crash in SF The desert was hit with about two to three months worth of rain in the span of 24 hours between Friday and Saturday morning.Event organizers closed the roads, but some people still tried to leave on foot or by large vehicle. Those who stayed were told to shelter in place and conserve food, water and fuel."We're conserving a little bit. We're not eating as many snacks today as we may have. We're conserving our water...

Verbal altercation leads to shooting in Safeway parking lot in San Rafael

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:25 GMT

(BCN) -- Police are in search of four suspects said to be involved in a Sunday morning shooting at a Safeway parking lot that left one man injured in San Rafael's Terra Linda neighborhood. Officers from the San Rafael Police Department first responded to reports of a shooting at 1:01 a.m. at a Safeway parking lot on 950 Gallinas Ave. Police said they found a 30-year-old Novato man suffering from serious injuries. He was later transported to a local hospital. Detectives determined that a group of people were gathered at the parking lot when they were approached by another group. Oakland youth football team moves game to Santa Rosa for safer environment An altercation occurred, then one person began shooting, said police. Police said the victim was hit by two bullets, and another bullet hit the bedroom window of a nearby home. All four suspects fled the scene eastbound after the altercation, said police. An officer said they saw one of the suspects on the Redwood Highway ...

Suspected drunk driver causes power outage after crashing into pole in Concord

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:25 GMT

(BCN) -- Residents in the area of Birch Avenue and Hemlock Avenue in Concord were without power early Sunday morning after a suspected drunk driver crashed into a power pole, the Concord Police Department said. At 2:27 a.m. Sunday, Concord police announced on social media that they arrested a driver whom they suspect of driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing into a power pole. Oakland youth football team moves game to Santa Rosa for safer environment The crash knocked out power in the area of Birch Avenue and Hemlock Avenue, police said. PG&E personnel were on the scene making repairs, but they also indicated that it might take several hours before power is restored, according to police. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Ferrari has its fighting spirit back after intense tussle between Sainz and Leclerc at Monza

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:25 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Ferrari has got its fighting spirit back. And it couldn’t have found it at a better place.While the cars are clearly off the pace of the all-conquering Red Bull, Ferrari thrilled the passionate fans at its home track with an intense tussle for third place at the Italian Grand Prix.In the end it was Carlos Sainz Jr. who edged Charles Leclerc for the final spot on the iconic Monza podium, behind runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen — who claimed a record 10th straight victory on Sunday — and Red Bull teammate Sergio Pérez.“It was tough. It was tough, hard racing. It’s always been a pleasure to race Charles whenever we’ve had the chance. And today was the same.” Sainz said. “A great racer, same as Max and Checo (Pérez). We had fun out there today and I hope you guys enjoyed it.”It was the first podium for Sainz this season to cap a great weekend for the Spanish driver, who turned 29 on Friday. Sainz was fastest in two of the three practice sessions and qualified in po...

Swedish rookie Ludvig Aberg among European team’s captain’s picks for Ryder Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:25 GMT

Ludvig Aberg’s rapid rise in just three months as a pro was capped Monday when the 23-year-old Swede was selected as one of the European team’s captain’s picks for the Ryder Cup against the United States outside Rome this month.Luke Donald filled out his team by picking Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry and Justin Rose along with three rookies — Aberg, Sepp Straka and Nicolai Hojgaard.Straka and Hojgaard got the call ahead of Adrian Meronk in what was widely seen as Donald’s toughest decision, but it’s the presence of Aberg that will most excite European golf fans.He turned pro in June when ranked as the world’s No. 1 amateur and after being named the best college player in the United States for a second straight year at Texas Tech. Aberg posted four top-25 finishes in his first two months on the PGA Tour, then headed back to Europe in a bid to convince Donald he deserved a Ryder Cup call-up.Winning the European Masters in Switzerland on Sunday by reel...

Al menos dos muertos en España por una fuerte tormenta

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:25 GMT

(CNN) — Al menos dos personas murieron en Toledo, una de las provincias más afectadas por la Depresión Aislada de Niveles Altos (DANA), según informó este lunes la Guardia Civil española a CNN. Toledo es una ciudad de Castilla-La Mancha situada aproximadamente a una hora de Madrid.Un hombre de unos 20 años murió en la pequeña localidad toledana de Casarrubios del Monte debido a las devastadoras consecuencias de la tormenta, según informó el portavoz policial Ramón Cuevas.Otro hombre fue encontrado muerto en la localidad toledana de Bargas, añadió Cuevas.El presidente de Castilla La-Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, se refirió a la muerte de una persona en Toledo durante una entrevista concedida a Onda Cero a primera hora de este lunes. García-Page describió el impacto de la tormenta del domingo como “muy duro y hostil”, y añadió que el Gobierno manchego analizará las zonas afectadas.Alerta roja en Madrid, España, por intensas tormentasGarcía-Page explicó que, durante l...

Fuertes lluvias dejan muertos, desaparecidos y daños en España

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:25 GMT

MADRID – Las fuertes tormentas que han descargado en España durante el pasado fin de semana y también este lunes han dejado tras de sí dos muertos, tres desaparecidos y un reguero de inundaciones, incidencias y daños de diversa consideración.La DANA (depresion aislada en niveles altos) ha batido el récord de día más lluvioso en un mes de septiembre en numerosas zonas de España, incluidas Madrid, Toledo, Valladolid, Segovia (todas en la zona central) y Navarra (norte).Cádiz (sur), Segovia y Tarragona (noreste) son las provincias que registraron mayor acumulación de precipitaciones a lo largo de la jornada del domingo: 172.2 litros por metro cuadrado en el municipio gaditano de San José del Valle; 147.8, en la segoviana de San Rafael y 117.2 en la tarraconense de Tortosa-Roquetes. Hermoso asegura que “en ningún momento” fue consensual beso con Rubiales Ávila -96 litros por metro cuadrado en la localidad de Cebreros- y Toledo capital -91,8- son las otras...

Miami-Dade man arrested after knife threat at Key Largo resort

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:25 GMT

A 20-year-old Miami-Dade man was taken into custody after a confrontation in which he allegedly struck a woman and held a knife to another man’s throat. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded at Gilbert’s Resort in Key Largo around 12:18 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2.Samuel De Jesus Cartagena, of Naranja, faces charges of aggravated assault and battery in connection with the incident. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported.Surveillance cameras captured the confrontation as Cartagena first assaulted a female victim and then threatened a male victim’s life by brandishing the knife. Authorities responded to the scene, apprehended Cartagena and placed him in custody.

Denver Zoo welcomes healthy baby Sumatran orangutan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:25 GMT

DENVER, Colo. (WSVN) — The Denver Zoo is excited to celebrate the heartwarming arrival of its newest and undoubtedly cutest resident. On August 27, the zoo’s Sumatran orangutan, Eirina, gave birth to a healthy baby, marking a significant moment for conservation efforts as the primate is a critically endangered species. While the gender of the adorable newborn has been tentatively identified as female, her name has not yet been determined, leaving zookeepers and visitors eagerly anticipating the official moniker for the latest addition to the Denver Zoo family.Sumatran orangutans, native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, are currently listed as critically endangered, with their population rapidly declining due to habitat loss, illegal hunting, and the black-market pet trade.The Denver Zoo is committed to the preservation and protection of these magnificent creatures as they have been actively involved in orangutan conservation efforts for years. Their successful breeding pro...