Alera Group in Illinois Merges with Propel in Washington September 9, 2021 Deerfield, Ill.-based Alera Group Inc. signed a definitive agreement to merge with Propel Insurance Agency headquartered in Tacoma, Wash. Propel’s...
California Lawmakers Vote to Limit Secret Settlements September 8, 2021 By Adam Beam The California Legislature voted to guarantee people can call out their bosses publicly in most harassment and discrimination cases. When...
California Department of Insurance Issues Cease And Desist Orders to 4 Companies September 8, 2021 The California Department of Insurance issued cease and desist orders to four companies allegedly engaged in selling home warranty contracts...
Officials Say Wildfire Near Lake Tahoe Largely Kept from Towns September 8, 2021 The huge wildfire near the Lake Tahoe resort region was about half contained as of Tuesday night, with the head...
6-Year-old Dies on Mine Drop Ride at Colorado Amusement Park September 7, 2021 An investigation is underway after a 6-year-old girl on vacation with her family died at an amusement park in the...
Meatpacker Fined $175K After Colorado Worker Loses Arm September 7, 2021 Meatpacking giant JBS USA has been issued five citations and fines totaling nearly $175,000 after a worker’s arm was amputated...
Lake Tahoe Residents Glad Homes Spared from Massive Wildfire September 7, 2021 By Sam Metz and Amy Taxin Connor Jones sunbathed with his dog on the otherwise empty beach at Ski Run Marina on Monday, as residents trickling...
$2.7M Jury Award Upheld Against ‘Predator’ Landlord in California September 7, 2021 A San Francisco landlord once described as a “ruthless predator” who allegedly tried to drive tenants out of a rent-controlled...
Utah Lawsuit Says Paraplegic Man’s Foot ‘Shredded’ on Rollercoaster September 7, 2021 A paraplegic man who was injured on a roller coaster is now suing a Utah amusement park, saying his paralyzed...
People Moves: ALKEME in California Names Barton CEO; Western Security Adds Executives September 7, 2021 Ladera Ranch, Calif.-based ALKEME named Curtis Barton CEO. Barton will be responsible for ALKEME’s operations and overall strategic vision, and...