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California, Hostage Scams

16 arrested in alleged auto insurance fraud scheme; California officials warn of ‘vehicle hostage’ scams

Investigators discovered that a non-sworn employee of the California Highway Patrol, Rosa Isela Santistevan, 56, of Irvine, allegedly was selling traffic collision reports.

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California Drivers Warned of Spike in Vehicle Hostage Scams

Authorities are warning California drivers about a rise in vehicle hostage scams, where scammers demand money to release towed or impounded cars. The scam has become prevalent in Southern California,

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California Officials Warn of Tow Truck Scam Targeting Crash Victims

An organized ring in the Inland Empire is accused of towing vehicles to a body shop and demanding excessive fees for release.

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California drivers warned about predatory towing scam sweeping across state

They say that tow truck companies are targeting drivers involved in collisions, picking up their cars and then holding them hostage for large amounts of money.

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State officials warn of predatory towing scam targeting drivers just in collisions

Lauren Pozen details a new scam targeting drivers who were just involved in crashes that need their cars towed and what you should do if the same thing happens to you.

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Vehicle hostage scams on the rise in Southern California, officials warn: What you need to know

LOS ANGELES - The California Department of Insurance is warning drivers about a rise in scams involving tow truck companies in Southern California. The scammers target car accident victims, holding their vehicles hostage for cash,

Congress, Newsom and California

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California Gov. Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion of fire aid

In a letter to Congress, California Gov. Gavin Newsom requested $40 billion to help Los Angeles recover from January's disastrous fires.

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Newsom sends Congress $40 billion request for LA fire aid

The letter comes amid weeks of intense debate in Washington centered around whether the anticipated disaster aid for California would come with conditions

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California governor requests nearly $40 billion from Congress for fire aid

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is seeking funding to help Los Angeles recover from the wind-driven fires that swept across the Pacific Palisades and Altadena last month.

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California Insurance Rates to Rise for More Than 600,000 Residents

California homeowners with Mercury General and Safeco policies are going to see their premiums increase this year.

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State Farm versus California: In the battle over insurance rates, you could lose either way

California’s home insurance market is running out of worst-case scenarios. But one threat still looms large: further pullback or even a complete exit by its biggest player by far, State Farm General.

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L.A. wildfires up the pressure on California’s insurance commissioner over industry ties

The devastation caused by the twin blazes has raised fresh questions about whether the state — and its top insurance ...

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California homeowners will pay temporary fees to help pay for wildfire insurance claims

FAIR currently covers about 451,000 policies in California, according to the California Department of Insurance. Here's ...

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Critical California insurer calls for $1 billion infusion to cover LA wildfire claims

The California Department of Insurance said Tuesday they will allow the FAIR Plan, designed for Californians who can’t get coverage on the private market, to collect $1 billion from insurers ...