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Can California lure insurers back to the state?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:38 GMT

California homeowners know that climate change is very real -- real enough that major insurers are exiting the state because of the growing risk of wildfires."For many Californians, this is an insurance emergency," state Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara told legislators this week.He should know. When he campaigned for the commissioner gig, Lara was vocal about the risk of climate change.Insurers got the message. Allstate, Star Farm and Farmers Insurance promptly tried to raise rates and cut back on coverage.When Lara put the kibosh on rate hikes, the three big insurers either stopped or limited their coverage of California homes.Now the insurance commissioner is facing the unenviable task of trying to lure insurers back.As the Wall Street Journal tells it, Lara's plan "would require insurers to write a number of policies in 'distressed' fire-prone areas. In return, insurers would get much of their wish list, including a promise of faster decisions on rate requests."It's a tough c...

Select LAX terminals accepting California mobile IDs

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:38 GMT

Travelers with the California DMV wallet app on their smartphones can use it for ID verification at select terminals at Los Angeles International Airport. The new addition comes to the airport just in time for end-of-the-year holiday travel.The Transportation Security Administration at LAX announced the news on Friday. California’s driver’s license of the future is here Holiday travelers going through terminals 3 and 7 at LAX can use the mobile app to verify their identity by following these steps:Open “show my mDL” on the appScan the QR codeHave your photo takenA TSA officer will be there to verify your image and information match. TSA announced that the photos taken will “never be stored or used for any other purpose than immediate identity verification.”The mobile ID verification process isn’t a requirement, so those who prefer not to do it can opt-out. Travelers should continue to carry their physical driver's license or photo ID, a news release said.The Automobile Club of So...

Exploring the Magic of Paris: A Traveler’s Guide

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:38 GMT

Sponsored ContentParis, often referred to as the “City of Love” or the “City of Lights,” is a timeless destination that captivates travelers with its rich history, iconic landmarks, and exquisite cuisine. Navigating this enchanting city can be an unforgettable experience when armed with the right knowledge and a dash of wanderlust.Transportation and Getting AroundGetting to Paris is a breeze, as the city boasts two major international airports: Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Orly Airport (ORY). From here, you can easily access the heart of Paris using the efficient and extensive public transportation system. The Paris Metro, a network of interconnected subway lines, is the lifeline of the city and will take you to almost every corner. Invest in a Paris Visite card for unlimited access to public transport during your stay. Additionally, taxis, buses, and rideshare services are readily available.AccommodationParis offers a wide range of accommodation optio...

Single-family residence sells for $1.6 million in Alameda

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:38 GMT

3016 Central Avenue – Google Street ViewThe historic property located in the 3000 block of Central Avenue in Alameda was sold on Oct. 17, 2023 for $1,625,000, or $908 per square foot. The house, built in 1908, has an interior space of 1,790 square feet. This single-story home has three bedrooms and one bath. On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of composition shingles on the roof. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the house comes with a garage.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:On Liberty Avenue, Alameda, in June 2023, a 1,331-square-foot home was sold for $1,200,000, a price per square foot of $902. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.In October 2023, a 1,502-square-foot home on Lincoln Avenue in Alameda sold for $1,460,000, a price per square foot of $972. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 2,553-square-foot home on the 2800 block of Lincoln Avenue in Alameda sold in April 2023, for $1,700,000, a price per square...

Pac-12 legal saga: WSU, OSU take control of governing board after Washington’s high court declines to review case

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:38 GMT

Left behind in the realignment game and scrambling to secure their futures, Washington State and Oregon State won a momentous victory in court Friday that gives the Pac-12’s two remaining schools control of the conference’s governing board.The Washington Supreme Court denied a request by the 10 outgoing schools to review a lower court’s preliminary injunction that has established WSU and OSU as the only members of the board.“We are pleased with the Washington Supreme Court’s decision today,” Beavers president Jayathi Murthy and Cougars president Kirk Schulz said in a joint statement.“We look forward to continuing our work of charting a path forward for the conference that is in the best interest of student-athletes and our wider university communities.”The Supreme Court’s decision lifted a stay on that injunction that had been in place for weeks, thereby clearing the way for the Cougars and Beavers to control the distribution of assets and revenue...

Tottenham beats Nottingham Forest for back-to-back wins. Pressure mounts on Steve Cooper

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:38 GMT

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Dejan Kulusevski set up a goal and scored another as Tottenham gained ground on the top four by beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the English Premier League on Friday.The Sweden midfielder collected goalkeeper Matt Turner’s sloppy clearance and fired through the U.S. international’s hands from a tight angle in the 65th minute.Earlier, Kulusevski sent a cross for Richarlison to head into the net in first-half stoppage time.Spurs played with 10 men after the 70th when Yves Bissouma was red-carded for a studs-up foul on Ryan Yates.They have won two in a row after snapping a five-game winless slide on Sunday with a 4-1 win over Newcastle, and were level on points with fourth-placed Manchester City. City led on goal difference ahead of its game against Crystal Palace on Saturday.Forest manager Steve Cooper will surely face more pressure after picking up just one point in the last six games. Forest has one win in its past 13 matches.The home team briefly thought ...

Momentos clave de la vida de Matthew Perry, marcada por la alegría y el dolor

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:38 GMT

(CNN) — Matthew Perry alcanzó la fama mundial y el éxito en su carrera llevando alegría a las audiencias en todo el planeta. Sin embargo, fuera de la pantalla vivió con el dolor que implica padecer una adicción.La autopsia de Matthew Perry revela que murió por “efectos agudos de ketamina”Durante las 10 temporadas que protagonizó “Friends”, una de las comedias más populares de todos los tiempos, Perry intentó superar su consumo de drogas y alcohol. En la autobiografía que publicó en 2022, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir”, reveló que asistió a 6.000 reuniones de Alcohólicos Anónimos e ingresó 15 veces a rehabilitación.Perry escribió sobre la soledad que experimentó durante los ciclos de abuso de sustancias y recuperación, y se esforzó por ayudar a otras personas que atravesaban por lo mismo. Tras la muerte de Perry el sábado 28 de octubre, el actor Hank Azaria le rindió homenaje en Instagram y describió cómo su viejo amigo le ayudó a...

Juventus draws at Genoa and misses chance to return to top of Serie A

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:38 GMT

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus missed a chance to return to the top of the Serie A when Genoa came from behind to draw 1-1 on Friday.The Turin giant started the day two points behind leader Inter Milan and although the gap was halved, Inter can extend its lead on Sunday when it plays Lazio.At times Friday’s match seemed like a personal duel between Genoa goalkeeper Josep Martinez and Juventus striker Federico Chiesa.Chiesa had a good shot saved by Martinez early and they were at the center of the action again when the deadlock was broken after 28 minutes.Martinez brought Chiesa down inside the box and the forward hammered home the penalty.However, the home side got an equalizer three minutes into the second half thanks to Albert Gudmundsson. The Icelandic striker finished a spectacular move by volleying in from close range.Moments later, Chiesa had a good chance to give Juventus the lead again when he picked up a loose pass from Martinez. The forward, however, was slow to act and Mart...

How Fairfax Co. is trying to make it easier to own an electric car

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:38 GMT

Electric vehicle charging stations could be coming to some Fairfax County, Virginia, neighborhoods where residents don’t have garages or driveways to store them.As part of its Charge Up Fairfax pilot program, the county’s Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination has picked 10 communities where it’ll help homeowners and condo owners associations with installing the stations.Five HOAs were selected as part of the pilot earlier this year, and another five were picked last week. Those interested have to apply.“Everyone says, ‘The best place to charge is at home,’” said John Morrill, OEEC’s acting director. “The reality is, for many households, especially those living in condominiums or homeowners associations, they don’t have a driveway of their own, or a garage attached to their house where they can just plug in their car into their own plug.”An engineering firm conducts a site assessment in the selected neighborhoods, Morrill said, and if the area decides to buy and install an ...

German soccer fans going silent at games this weekend to protest Bundesliga investment deal

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:38 GMT

MUNICH (AP) — Soccer fan groups across Germany plan to fall silent at games this weekend to protest the league’s plan to sell a stake in TV and marketing income to an outside investor.Fan clubs and groups known as “ultras” from many of Germany’s largest clubs, including Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, said on Friday they will fall silent for the first 12 minutes of their teams’ upcoming games in a reference to the influence of fans as the proverbial 12th player of a soccer team.“We are not prepared to stand idly by as German soccer gets sold out,” the groups said in a joint statement.The protests made their mark on games in the top two divisions on Friday. Fans forced a five-minute stoppage by throwing chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil onto the field after keeping quiet for the first 12 minutes of Borussia Moenchengladbach’s 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen. A second-division game was briefly halted after fans lit flares.Supporters have been protesting wit...