By Editor , 24 September 2026
California Insurers Sought $571M in Rate Hikes for Just 12,000 New Policies

Sacramento – – September 23, 2026 -- Ten California home insurers have requested $571 million in combined rate increases under Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara's climate-model rules while committing to sell only 12,000 new home insurance policies, according to an analysis of Department of Insurance filings by Consumer Watchdog.

By Editor , 13 September 2026
Consumer Watchdog Accuses PG&E of Withholding $2B to Force Bailout

Sacramento, Calif. – September 12, 2026 -- Consumer Watchdog has released a video accusing Pacific Gas & Electric of withholding $2 billion in already-funded infrastructure spending to pressure California lawmakers into approving liability relief legislation in a special session.