California insurers use these hidden rules to slash wildfire payouts. Lawmakers are largely unaware.

A state-led task force assembled to issue smoke damage guidelines includes technical experts who have spent years helping insurers dispute consumers’ smoke-damage claims.

In 2020, the state sued Santander Consumer USA for allegedly preying on Oregonians through high-interest car loans they couldn’t afford in a case involving more than 265,000 borrowers nationwide.

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A trove of internal police files provides a more complete accounting of the early episode that could have jeopardized Aaron McFarlane’s career before a high-profile shooting.

An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state law...

The former Oakland school was to be redeveloped into affordable housing, but years of delays and inaction have made the campus susceptible to illegal encampments, drug dealing and fires.

On a recent day, Trevor made the same drive he’s made every year for the past decade. Four and a half hours later, he pulled into Bad Jack’s Fireworks in Schurz, Nev.

A little-known and highly dangerous earth metal used to craft spaceships has been found in wildfire-ravaged homes and in the air in Los Angeles. Experts are shocked — and alarmed.

A little-known and highly dangerous earth metal used to craft spaceships has been found in wildfire-ravaged homes and in the air in Los Angeles. Experts are shocked — and alarmed.

The military is generally barred from domestic law enforcement. Kristi Noem’s request may be a step toward the Trump administration sidestepping those laws by invoking the Insurrection Act.

The military is generally barred from domestic law enforcement. Kristi Noem’s request may be a step toward the Trump administration sidestepping those laws by invoking the Insurrection Act.

State troops sent to Los Angeles by the Trump administration, without the approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, were expected to sleep on floors or outdoors, a source told the Chronicle.

These allegations come after the Chronicle published an investigation into how flaws in software and the way insurance companies use it have left California homeowners underinsured after wildfires.

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Footage obtained by the Chronicle shows the deadly Palisades Fire in the Los Angeles area may have grown from earlier blaze.

Under State Farm’s new request, its condo rates in California would soar, and homeowners rates would jump an additional 11%.

Thomas Keller is a legendary chef. Chronicle critic MacKenzie Chung Fegan hadn’t met him, until she went to the French Laundry and he asked her to leave.

Thomas Keller is a legendary chef. Chronicle critic MacKenzie Chung Fegan hadn’t met him, until she went to the French Laundry and he asked her to leave.

Thomas Keller is a legendary chef. Chronicle critic MacKenzie Chung Fegan hadn’t met him, until she went to the French Laundry and he asked her to leave.

A Times analysis of millions of water samples found dangerous contamination across the state.

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked ...

A state board plans to hold a hearing on potential legislation to address underinsurance caused by flawed algorithms, unearthed by Chronicle reporting.

The Chronicle was honored for uncovering the secret deals that hide police misconduct and documenting the deadly toll of police chases.

The Chronicle was honored for uncovering the secret deals that hide police misconduct and documenting the deadly toll of police chases.

Across the country, police chases claim nearly 700 lives a year. Black people are far more likely to die from them.

The Los Angeles Times announced plans Friday to lay off 14 journalists, or a… Laura Nelson needs your support for Help support laid-off L.A. Times journalists

Hawaii lawmakers pass bill restricting police chases following a Chronicle investigation that revealed thousands of pursuit deaths in U.S.