California Governor Calls for $437M in Spending for Flood Control February 27, 2017 By Jonathan J. Cooper and Sophia Bollag California Gov. Jerry Brown is calling for a boost in spending on water and transportation infrastructure as the waterlogged state...
Washington Utility Commits to Maintain Low Levels at Lake over Quake Fears February 27, 2017 Updated earthquake concerns for Mossyrock Dam, the tallest structure of its kind in Washington, have prompted Tacoma Power to commit...
Californian Sentenced for Felony Insurance Fraud in Sacramento February 24, 2017 The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office in California reported that Paige Nolasco, who pled no contest to felony insurance fraud,...
Oregon Workers’ Comp Provider Sees Big Hike in Slip, Fall Injuries in January February 23, 2017 As a result of the heavy snow and ice statewide in January, more Oregon workers suffered slips, trips and falls...
Watson Joins Cavignac & Associates in San Diego February 23, 2017 Cavignac & Associates, a San Diego-based risk management and insurance brokerage firm, has hired Stephen Watson as a junior account...
Woman Arrested in Connection with 28 California Fires February 23, 2017 A 24-year-old woman has been arrested in connection to 28 fires set throughout the city of Fullerton, Calif., since September....
Beecher Carlson Names Newell as Managing Director in California February 23, 2017 Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLC is expanding its West Coast operations with the appointment of Keith Newell as its managing...
California Surplus Lines Association Elects Ciardello Chairman of the Board February 23, 2017 The members of the Surplus Line Association of California have elected Tom Ciardello, senior executive vice president of Worldwide Facilities...
Reality Star Sues Alaska-Based Reality Show over Safety Claims February 22, 2017 A star of the Alaska-based reality series “Life Below Zero” is suing the show’s producers, alleging she was hurt while...
The Path to Let Rideshare Companies into Alaska Not So Smooth February 22, 2017 The drive to allow rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in Alaska has hit speed bumps. The bill,...