Executive Press Releases

Governor Newsom announces Norwalk to overturn illegal homeless shelter ban as part of settlement

Sep 5, 2025

As Trump administration retreats, California joins forces with Northwest Wildland Fire Fighting Compact

Sep 5, 2025

CalGuard’s Counterdrug Task Force back to full strength, seizes $3.3 million in illicit fentanyl

Sep 5, 2025

Governor Newsom’s Clean California effort reaches major milestone: 3 million+ cubic yards of litter removed, 600+ public art projects installed

Sep 4, 2025

What they are saying: Leaders throughout the state are applauding Governor Newsom’s ongoing strategies to reduce homelessness

Sep 4, 2025

Hawaii to join West Coast Health Alliance with California, Oregon, and Washington

Sep 4, 2025

Trump’s illegal National Guard deployment in Los Angeles cost taxpayers $120 million

Sep 4, 2025

California, Oregon, and Washington to launch new West Coast Health Alliance to uphold scientific integrity in public health as Trump destroys CDC’s credibility

Sep 3, 2025

Nation’s largest irrigation district announces support of Delta Conveyance Project fast-track

Sep 3, 2025

California secures federal assistance to support response to the TCU Lightning Complex Fire in Calaveras County

Sep 3, 2025

Governor Newsom predeploys firefighting resources to El Dorado, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra, and Trinity counties

Sep 2, 2025

Following today’s court win, Governor Newsom seeks injunction to stop the Trump Administration’s continued federalization of the National Guard through Election Day

Sep 2, 2025

Governor Newsom secures federal court victory, Trump’s use of National Guard in Los Angeles illegal

Sep 2, 2025

Happy Labor Day! California is #1 for workers, #1 economy in the nation

Sep 1, 2025

Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis proclaims Labor Day

Sep 1, 2025

Commissioner Lara urges evacuees from Canyon and Gifford fires to inquire immediately about insurance reimbursement for evacuation costs

Aug 8, 2025

Department of Insurance expanding coverage for Californians who need it most

Aug 1, 2025

Commissioner Lara takes legal action against FAIR Plan for denying smoke damage claims

Jul 31, 2025

Formerly licensed insurance agent arraigned in $1.8 million investment scam for non-existent marijuana business

Jul 30, 2025

Reform made real — California Department of Insurance completes final evaluation of innovative forward-looking model to address California’s coverage crisis

Jul 24, 2025

Judge sides with Commissioner Lara, upholding authority to protect consumers and stabilize the CA FAIR Plan

Jul 23, 2025

Commissioner Lara expands mental health access with final landmark rulemaking to enforce California Mental Health Parity Act

Jul 17, 2025

Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the CAARP Advisory Committee, the COIN Advisory Board, and the Curriculum Board

Jul 16, 2025

Commissioner Lara alerts state leaders to growing costs in California’s workers’ compensation system

Jul 15, 2025

Commissioner Lara issues Cease and Desist to Innovative Partners and multiple other entities for scheme involving sale of misleading health insurance

Jul 15, 2025

Former insurance agent sentenced to 50 months after stealing $3.7 million from finance company

Jul 7, 2025

Commissioner Lara appoints members to new Smoke Claims and Remediation Task Force

Jul 1, 2025

Commissioner Lara continues expanding insurance coverage options and increasing accountability with bold overhaul of insurance-industry-run FAIR Plan

Jun 25, 2025

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara launches investigation into State Farm's handling of wildfire claims

Jun 12, 2025

“Leading by example”: Commissioner Lara welcomes new leadership for Insurance Diversity Task Force

Jun 11, 2025

LAPD reserve officer and brother arraigned for felony insurance fraud

May 30, 2025

San Jose security company owner sentenced in $3.4 million workers’ compensation fraud case

May 19, 2025

Commissioner Lara announces new Smoke Claims & Remediation Task

May 19, 2025

Commissioner Lara adopts judge’s ruling on State Farm emergency rates, balancing consumer protections and financial solvency

May 13, 2025

Commissioner Lara reaffirms commitment to enforcing state health insurance laws amid federal rollbacks

May 1, 2025

California leaders introduce innovative “California Safe Homes Act” to tackle wildfire and insurance crises

Apr 30, 2025

Call center fraud scheme targeting Spanish-speaking workers leads to felony charges and arrests

Apr 24, 2025

Acting to protect communities from increasing climate disasters, Commissioner Lara sponsors legislation to fund innovative insurance projects

Apr 24, 2025

Five defendants charged in multi-million-dollar life insurance fraud case

Apr 10, 2025

New landmark bill seeks to enhance consumer privacy protections with greater transparency & accountability in California insurance market

Apr 9, 2025

Commissioner Lara supports legislation protecting Californians with financially strong FAIR Plan

Apr 3, 2025

Los Angeles delivery company owners to repay more than $2 million after workers’ compensation scheme left employees unprotected

Apr 3, 2025

Commissioner Lara approves major FAIR Plan expansion to help HOAs, builders, farmers, and businesses access insurance coverage

Mar 28, 2025

Commissioner Lara supports legislation to protect homeowners’ privacy and increase transparency in insurers’ use of aerial imagery

Mar 28, 2025

Title company to pay $150,000 and employees accept discipline for illegal inducement allegations

Mar 27, 2025

‘Unprecedented times call for decisive action’: Commissioner Lara acts to protect policyholders in State Farm emergency rate request

Mar 14, 2025

Commissioner Lara urges Californians to understand insurance coverage for floods and mudslides in wildfire-affected areas

Mar 11, 2025

Commissioner Lara orders insurers to fully investigate consumers’ smoke damage claims following Southern California fires

Mar 7, 2025

Commissioner Lara announces appointments to the Insurance Diversity Task Force and the WCIRB Governing Committee

Mar 7, 2025

Commissioner Lara reports more insurance companies paying wildfire survivors without requiring “the list”

Mar 6, 2025