The frequency and damage of calamities was weighted against population and geographic size to create the state scorecard.

For millions of Californians, 2025 was a year marred by devastating natural disasters. The Palisades and Eaton Fires, which broke out only a week into the year, consumed tens of thousands of acres ...

California is famous for its sunny skies, but beneath the surface, California’s San Andreas Fault reminds us that a major earthquake could strike Northern California sooner than expected. Preparing ...

It’s been one year since the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed homes in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena. And while residents are still figuring out whether and how to rebuild, ...

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages. However, an ...

Penny Gusner is a senior insurance writer and analyst at Forbes Advisor. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers learn how insurance laws, data, trends, and coverages affect them. Penny ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A bill that would make oil and gas companies pay for rising insurance costs due to climate-related disasters was ...

A new, $50 million California program is offering property owners between $5,000 and $15,000 to install all-electric appliances into homes being rebuilt following natural disasters. The ratepayer ...

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., blamed California elected officials for the destructive wind and drought-driven wildfires of January 2025. A Senate subcommittee hearing about last year's deadly Los Angeles ...

A relaxed moment at home highlights how reliable internet keeps families connected, whether working, learning, or staying informed, when it matters most. (Cox Communications Photo) From wildfires ...