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California Police Officer Allegedly Collected $600K For Fake Head Injury

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California police officer was caught partying at the Stagecoach Music Festival while collecting more than $600,000 in workers’ compensation for a head injury that prosecutors allege was faked. Westminster officer Nicole Brown, …

State Farm's added California rate hike request gets pushback

State Farm is going back to California's regulator for a higher homeowners rate increase. One week after State Farm General, the California division of the State Farm parent company, won approval from California insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara for …

AM Best warns NOAA disaster data cutoff could hinder insurers’ response to secondary perils

AM Best, the credit rating agency, has issued a cautionary statement regarding the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) decision to cease updates to its billion-dollar weather disaster database, warning that this move could …

California Garlic Festival announces cancellation due to Gilroy tradition returning

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS OR YEARBOOK PICTURES. WELL, THE GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL IS RETURNING THIS SUMMER, BUT THE CALIFORNIA GARLIC FESTIVAL IS ENDING. OKAY, SO LET’S JUST KEEP THIS STRAIGHT, BECAUSE IT CAN EASILY BE VERY EASY TO GET THESE TWO CONFUSED. THE …

How California can reform medical billing so patients aren’t overwhelmed with debt

Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering statewide issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WeeklyMatters for a Saturday morning digest of the latest news and commentary from the Golden State. This story is part …

Why Kamala Harris could run for California governor and bypass another White House bid

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many of Kamala Harris’ supporters and detractors alike think she'd have better odds running for California governor rather than president a third time. There are several reasons for Harris to make a bid to replace term-limited Gov. …

California toughened penalties for theft and drug crimes. What does it mean for Alameda County?

7-Eleven leadership and franchisees support the Yes on Prop 36 campaign outside the 7-Eleven that was robbed by about 50 juveniles in late September in Los Angeles during a news conference held in October 2024. Credit: Damian Dovarganes/APCalifornia …

Calif. Police Officer Allegedly Caught Partying at Stagecoach and at Disneyland While Collecting $600k in Workers' ...

Former Westminster Police Department officer Nicole Brown is facing 15 felony charges for alleged workers' compensation insurance fraud Brown was injured while on the job in 2022 and took disability amounting to $600,000, according to the Office of the …

California police officer was partying at festival, going skiing while on disability for head injury, DA's office says

(KTLA) – A former Southern California police officer who was receiving disability payments for a head injury is facing multiple charges after prosecutors say she had been going to concerts and amusement parks, playing golf and even running in races. The …

PSRS Arranges $8M Refinancing for Retail Property in Westminster, California

3WESTMINSTER, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged the $8 million refinance of a retail property in Westminster. The 58,834-square-foot asset is situated in the city’s Little Saigon district. Rob Joseph and Ari Zeen of PSRS secured the 25-year loan, which features a …

D.A. Says Former California Police Officer on Workers’ Comp Went to Festival, Skied

A former Westminster, California, police officer and her stepfather were charged in a large-scale workers’ compensation fraud case after an investigation revealed the officer collected more than $600,000 in disability payments while reportedly engaging in …

Medicaid Cuts Could Upend Lives of Children With Disabilities. Can California Do More to Prepare?

  By Claudia Boyd-Barrett Jessica Pequeño of Napa has been taking breaks from watching the news lately. But when she opens her social media feeds for the support groups she frequents for parents of children with disabilities, they’re full of panicked …

Push to make big oil pay for climate damage losing steam in California legislature

Only weeks ago, new science had buoyed state legislation to calculate the costs of climate change in California and force fossil fuel companies to pay for it. A study in Nature published last month took the reported emissions of major oil companies and …

Warning: California Is About to Gamble Billions on Another Housing Financial Sinkhole

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. By Steve Williams California’s housing crisis is now decades in the making. With affordability out of reach for many and new construction …

Medicaid rule proposal may deal a blow to California

WASHINGTON — How can Congress cut Medicaid without explicitly cutting Medicaid? That has been a years-long dilemma facing fiscal conservatives in the Republican Party who have sought cuts to the country’s deficit-driving social safety net programs, …

State Farm Seeks Another 11% Hike for California Homeowners Insurance | Insurify

Fresh off last week’s 17% rate hike approval, State Farm is seeking a further 11% increase to its home insurance rates in California. The 17% rate increase approval will affect all new or renewed policies starting in June. And, if the California Department …

Washington Insurance Commissioner Issues $500K in Fines; $250K Fine for Unlicensed Insurer

Washington’s insurance commissioner issued more than $500,000 in fines for insurance law violations, including $250,000 against an unlicensed insurer and $30,000 for illegal pet insurance sales. Between January and April, Washington Insurance Commissioner …

How California's Pure Comparative Negligence System Works in Multi-Vehicle Accidents

California is known for many things, including its picturesque Pacific coastlines, lush forests, and diverse landscapes. It is also well known for its entertainment industry, technological innovations, and agricultural production. Unfortunately, it is also …

State Farm seeks 30% overall hike for California home insurance policies

5 Steps Towards Taking Long-Term Care Wound Care To The Next Level

To evolve wound care, it will be important for facilities to take a long view...one that is strategic & rooted in a spirit of continuous improvement. NEWTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many long-term care facilities, …

Jason Ruedy, The Home Loan Arranger Sees Surge in Homeowners Refinancing and Consolidating First & Second Mortgages

Jason Ruedy, Denver, CO, has noted a growing trend among homeowners who are merging their first and second mortgages in response to declining interest rates DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Ruedy, Denver, CO - …

Jason Ruedy, Notes Record Surge in Credit Card Debt, Urges Homeowners to Utilize Home Equity for Relief

Jason Ruedy, Mortgage Expert notes a record surge in credit card debt, now at $125 billion, prompting many homeowners to tap into their home equity for relief DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Ruedy, Denver, CO …

Bits In Glass Recognized as Winner of Boomi’s 2025 AI Agent Hackathon

Bits In Glass wins Boomi’s AI Agent Hackathon for its innovative Invoice Assistant, an AI agent that automates invoice handling. EDMONTON, AB, CANADA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bits In Glass (BIG), a trusted global boutique automation …

CHA Pioneers Jaide Health AI-Powered Translation to Enhance Patient Care

CHA's interpreters gain AI-powered efficiency via Jaide Health, delivering clearer, faster communication to patients CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), renowned for its …

Longevity and Mortality Markets Expect Continued Growth According to Life ILS Conference 2025

Industry leaders see strong growth opportunities ahead at Europe’s leading longevity and mortality market event, Life ILS Conference 2025. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industry leaders in the longevity and …

PrevTech Recognized by Aviva as a Specialist Partner for Electrical Network Monitoring

Protect your business with PrevTech electrical monitoring solutions. LEVIS, CANADA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PrevTech Recognized by Aviva as a Specialist Partner for Electrical Network Monitoring PrevTech Innovations is proud to …

Armilla AI Completes Bilingual, Third-Party Evaluation of TELUS’ Generative AI Customer Service Application

Future-forward, proactive approach to technology assessments by a third-party demonstrates that industry is rising to the challenge of putting trust first TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Toronto, Canada – Armilla AI, …

New Online Resource Aims to Help Raise Awareness of the Challenges Faced by Cancer Survivors

The NCSD Foundation has launched a toolkit designed to increase understanding of cancer survivorship challenges and promote National Cancer Survivors Day®. FRANKLIN, TN, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ahead of the 38th annual …

ESG AI Launches ESG Risk Platform to Power Banks & Insurers with Instant ESG Risk Visibility on Any Business, Anywhere

ESG AI launches global platform enabling banks, insurers & credit bureaus to assess ESG risks instantly across any business, industry, or country. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ESG Artificial Intelligence (www. …

PolicyX Reveals Changing Term Insurance Buying Trends in 2025

Term insurance premiums up 3.36% in Q1 2025, says PolicyX; millennials buy earlier, smokers pay 67% more—India's insurance habits are shifting fast. GURUGRAM, HARYANA, GUAM, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PolicyX.com, India’s trusted …

Mardy Gould: Authentic Leadership and Strategic Vision Reshape Employee Benefits Industry as Managing Director at EHP

Mardy Gould leads EHP Inc. with authenticity, strategic vision, and compliance-first solutions, reshaping employee benefits nationwide. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EHP Inc., a recognized leader in …

Mardy Gould Appointed Managing Director at EHP, Leading Expansion of Innovative Employee Benefit Solutions Nationwide

Mardy Gould to drive EHP Inc.'s national growth, delivering innovative, tax-advantaged employee benefits solutions to employers nationwide. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EHP Inc., a premier provider of …

AMBCI Medical Billing and Coding Certification Achieves Prestigious CPD Accreditation

AMBCI announces the accreditation of our multi-specialty Medical Billing and Coding Certification by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) organization. OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Advanced Medical …

Terra’s 2025 Vision Puts AI, Affordability, and Ecosystem Connectivity at the Center of Workers’ Comp Innovation

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra, the cloud-native platform redefining Workers’ Compensation software, today announced its bold 2025 roadmap—spotlighting new AI innovations, a radically fair pricing model, and seamless partner …

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota adds New Virtual Options for Treatment of Eating and Substance Use Disorders

EAGAN, Minn., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced a collaboration with two virtual care providers – Equip and Pelago Health (Pelago) – to further improve access to specialty behavioral care …

Philadelphia Insurance Companies Recognized with Duck Creek Standard of Excellence Customer Award at Formation ’25

BOSTON, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has named Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) a recipient of its …

Fraser Allport earns the National Social Security Advisor ® Certification

Fraser Alport, Fiduciary, has expertise in Social Security. DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, FL, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fraser Allport has achieved the respected National Social Security Advisor Certificate from the …

America First Healthcare Reviews: What Clients Are Saying About Their Coverage

ORLANDO, Fla., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans praise transparency, compassion, and real savings in a marketplace plagued by confusion and mistrust. More than ever, they’re turning to private health insurance solutions that prioritize honesty, …

Oceans Luxury Rehab Launches Enhanced Same-Day Admission Program for Luxury Detox California Services

Oceans Luxury Rehab in Orange County introduces its new Luxury Detox Programs, emphasizing confidentiality and high-end treatment. ORANGE COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oceans Luxury Rehab, a leading provider of …