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Nah....I'm the one who calls you out on your bullshit that you know is true but you're too fucking insecure to admit.
Some good news I copied and, pasted
LOS ANGELES —
California's insurance commissioner issued a temporary ban on companies canceling or not renewing home insurance coverage for people impacted by the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires burning in Los Angeles County.
The moratorium covers those within the perimeters of the fires and adjoining ZIP codes, whether the homeowners suffered a loss or not, for one year from Gov. Gavin Newsom's Jan. 7 emergency declaration.
As of Friday, officials have estimated that up to 5,000 structures were damaged or destroyed in the Eaton Fire burning in the Altadena area. More than 5,300 structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Palisades Fire, which has caused devastation in Pacific Palisades and Malibu.
California wildfire map: Here's where the LA County wildfires are burning
“I am using my moratorium powers to prevent insurance companies from canceling or non-renewing policies in wildfire-impacted areas, so people don’t face the added stress of finding new insurance during this horrific event," Commissioner Ricardo Lara said in a release on Friday.
The Department said people can check to see if their ZIP code is included in the moratorium on its website.
Lara also called for home insurance companies to pause for at least six months any non-renewals or cancellations that were issued between Oct. 9 and Jan. 7. That would "provide the necessary stability for the communities near these wildfires to concentrate on safety, recovery, and rebuilding," the Department of Insurance said in a notice.
And Lara urged companies to extend a grace period for people impacted by the fires beyond a 60-day grace period.
Those without insurance and others in need of help and with questions can call the department at 800-927-4357.
The state should probably take on its own fully independent insurance program before it forces a private business to keep customers they don't want to keep.
At least the insurance companies are being held accountable to some degree.
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Yeahhhh, kind of, or not really. The CFP will tell you that it's partially subsidized by insurance companies and not taxpayers, but is that really possible? As if the insurance companies won't be passing those additional expenses onto....taxpayers? At that point it starts to sound a lot like being sold tariffs, where maybe something is technically true, but effectively untrue.
"The Dust Bowl caused the climate to radically change"- Wombat
"You don't know what you're talking about "- me
Insurance companies can't pass their expenses on to taxpayers. They can only pass them on to their customers.
See how few words I used?
Yes but anyone with a loan is required to have insurance, plus most people without a loan have it anyway, because of the risk. You either pay for additional fees as a direct customer because you're a property owner, of you pay them indirectly as a renter. In effect, the vast majority of taxpayers, are paying for it.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14271021/los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass-fires-department-budget-cuts.html
More climate change
Phil
You normally come across as a voice of reason, but not this time, insurers have every right to decline to renew a policy, if what I am seeing in correct one of the main reasons is because the local council had stopped clearing brush areas due to "environmental concerns" for the last couple of years, plus it looks like a lot of poor management was in play as per below.
Nick Sortor on X: "🚨 JUST IN: The Pacific Palisades reservoir was EMPTY AND OFFLINE when the firestorm exploded, per LA Times This is CRIMINAL. The reservoir holds 117 million gallons of water, and would’ve given firefighters ample pressure to effectively fight the blaze. Overpaid Dept. of https://t.co/afvRlbLJ73" / X
I have been part of the fire CFA fire brigade here in Australia and fought the Ash Wednesday bushfire where 75 people died and watched as the mismanagement of our state forest/national parks become the greens play thing and the mismanagement again was in full force just recently with the Black Saturday fires where over a 175 people died including two mates.
Can all the fires be stopped? No but better management of resources goes a long way in mitigating the effect, just locking up vast areas like they are doing here in Australia proves it time and again but unless you live in theses areas the inner city Greens have a lot of sway.
Again, if the below is true this bloke should be put away for a long time...................walking around with a MAP gas bottle to light up your reefer and no probable cause...............really??
Breaking911 on X: "LAPD states there is no probable cause to charge the man caught attempting to start fires with a blowtorch for arson. https://t.co/Dx2SwZdz6H" / X
Kenneth Fire Viral Video: Kenneth Fire arsonist suspect claims he was using blowtorch to smoke marijuana; detained by locals in dramatic video - Times of India
All the best for those affected as I know personally how hard it is.
Too soon?
It's sad for people who have lost their homes in the Palisades, but many "Malibu "homes" were owned by wealthy individuals, who did not reside there, at least one survived...
https://nypost.com/2025/01/10/us-news/owner-of-miracle-malibu-mansion-reveals-why-he-thinks-house-survived-raging-fire/
Yet another attack on someone’s name, why? Doth thy not know hypocrisy?!? Repent or else.
I blame Bud Light
While this is good news for those affected.....however, it's only going to lead to insanely increased costs for everyone else and more companies pulling out of California.
LIke I said earlier, we can't blame the insurance companies for saying F.U. to California legislators who continue to hurt every business in this state.
Beer's not flammable, it could have been used to put the fires out.
I think Manny might mean the trans they had as their spokes…woman?
The activism took off after they unveiled that thing.
Cant clear brush on your own property , and an area next to the sea has no water.
Brutal for those involved, but this is mismanagement of funds at its finest.
With Honest Mr Newsom at the helm, I'm sure it will be a wash.
This all could have been prevented with last fire measures were implemented as stated.
So sorry for all of you effected by this tragedy. A sincere Prayer for those effected.
Pit Row
Awww come on!! You mean to tell me you, of all people, you won’t take it up the a** to help your fellow Californians?!?! 😂
VERY Surprised it didn't say TRUMP.
I'll wait
Sayin'....
Seems that's been what I've been doing all these years... what's a little more. 😡
Damien, bro. Keep it in the bedroom.
I left the LA area in 98. Glad I did. It’s sad going back home and, seeing most of my friends and, family struggling. The house I grew up in is now worth 900K. Totally unaffordable for the average family by todays standards. The only person I know personally who’s doing somewhat decent, is a childhood friend who’s a police officer in Ventura County. He’s getting hosed and, jerked around by his department after coming back from a serious, on the job injury.
Though beautiful California beaches and, desert are my favorite places, I’ll never move back.
Love it or, leave it.
Well shit Karl… This threads already fucked off.
Magoo has room for one more
Though beautiful California beaches and, desert are my favorite places, I’ll never move back.
There is always hope. Cali used to be where everyone wanted to live/visit until it became heavily taxed.
Its a beautiful part of the country, I hope it can become that again.
Good copy, roger...
Hahahaha!
The beach was 15 minutes from my house. My family had a cabin 20 minutes away from Hungry Valley (Gorman) in a small town called , Frazier Park. A large part of my best memories are from California.
It’s really funny to me how much people hate Californians. Yes, there’s total dumb ass people for sure. The people voting in those dumb ass politicians aren’t a true representation on what a Californian is. They surely don’t represent me.
One thing that’s forgotten is how many people from other states migrated to California from other states in the 50’ & 60’s. My grandfather relocated his family from Pennsylvania. Originally from Germany. Many in my neighborhood had parents from Oregon. My uncle was from Argentina. My step grandmother was from Japan. Makes for a lot of diversity in one household not to mention, multicultural influences within one household. Yet alone, one neighborhood. Not sure why I elaborated on this but, a high percentage of hate Californians get is, undeserved. The idiots in office, Fuckem. They deserve all the hate they’re currently getting for fucking up what was once a great state.
Australia is a similar size to the US. Except it is mostly flat desert with no water. A small slither of people mostly exists on some coastlines.
Australia has horrible bushfires. With less than 20 million people we still have horrific death tolls.
And land clearing of rainforest (emphasis on rain) still occurs here in a “first “ world nation.
Mother Nature? Don’t ask. She is a hard woman.
Best of strength and love to all of you affected in this terrible time 😢
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