State regulators asked more than 400 companies for data on their homeowners insurance businesses. The inquiry comes at a moment when severe weather is increasing risk.
Category: California
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Chinese National Accused of Stealing AI Secrets From Google
Linwei Ding, a Chinese national, was arrested in California and accused of uploading hundreds of files to the cloud.
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Juli Lynne Charlot, Creator of the Poodle Skirt, Dies at 101
Ms. Charlot’s creation merged seamlessly with the carefree youth culture of the 1950s, becoming visual shorthand for the entire decade.
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Unemployment Casts a Shadow Over California’s Economy
Tech layoffs, fallout from Hollywood strikes and an uptick in rural joblessness challenge a state with one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates.
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Woman Sues Tomato Company, Saying Those Weren’t San Marzanos in the Can
A federal judge said the lawsuit, in which a California woman accused Simpson Imports of using “highly misleading” packaging, could proceed. The company says its labels do not call the product “San Marzano.”
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Founder of the New Christy Minstrels Randy Sparks Dies at 90
With a keen eye for young talent, he helped boost the careers of Steve Martin, John Denver, Kenny Rogers and many other performers.
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As Home Insurance Bills Go Up, Owners’ Coverage Is Going Down
Frequent natural disasters and high inflation have led insurers to raise premiums, and forced many customers to pare back their policies.
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Squishmallows and Skoosherz Plush Toys Face Off in Court
Kelly Toys, the maker of Squishmallows, filed a lawsuit this week claiming that the Skoosherz line by Build-A-Bear is simply an imitation. Build-A-Bear filed its own suit.
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Dairy Products Are Linked to Listeria Outbreak
Rizo-López Foods recalled its dairy products this week, as officials linked some of them to an outbreak that has sickened 26 people since 2014.
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Los Angeles Times Owner Clashed With Top Editor Over Unpublished Article
The owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, had raised concerns with Kevin Merida, who stepped down this month, over reporting about a wealthy doctor and his dog.
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George Carlin’s Estate Sues Podcasters Over A.I. Episode
The lawsuit claims that an hourlong comedy special on YouTube violated Carlin’s copyright.
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Ruth Ashton Taylor, Early Radio and TV Newswoman, Dies at 101
In the late 1940s, she was the only woman working on radio documentaries for CBS’s Edward R. Murrow. In Los Angeles, she was a pioneering newscaster and anchor.