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a harbor filled with lots of boats next to tall buildings

California Commissioner Orders Moratorium on Cancellations Over Pack Fire

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ordered a mandatory one-year moratorium to prevents homeowners’ insurance cancellations and non-renewals for Pack Fire victims following an emergency declaration. Lara ordered insurers to preserve residential property insurance coverage for more…
A waymo self-driving car is seen in the city.

Waymo’s San Francisco Outage Raises Doubts Over Robotaxi Readiness During Crises

A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about the readiness of autonomous vehicle operators to tackle major emergencies like earthquakes…

Southern California in ‘Great Danger’ From Christmas Flooding

A powerful winter storm is lashing Southern California, prompting California Governor Gavin Newsom to proclaim a state of emergency in Los Angeles and neighboring counties. Coastal communities are bracing for multiple months’ worth of rain…