SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RECORD

Southern California, already a hub for innovation, has also become a leader in providing employment opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Rideshare platforms like Uber have implemented accessible technologies that comply with California’s strict disability rights laws, enabling deaf drivers to work without facing communication barriers that can be common in traditional employment settings.

A report from the Auto Club’s Weekend Gas Watch announced that gas prices in the Southern California area have decreased.

The California FAIR Plan Association (Fair Plan), the state's "insurer of last resort," is set to undergo changes as announced by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara in a press release on July 26.

The Wall Street Journal editorial board stated in a June 9 opinion piece that plaintiff's attorney tactics, such as seeking outsized damages, are driving up car and homeowner insurance costs for policyholders.

A MoneyGeek analysis of the costs of car insurance in California show an average cost of $1,343 annually, while nationwide average is $1,244.

Researchers have determined that California ranks among the most expensive places to live in the United States, surpassed only by Hawaii, Washington D.C., and Massachusetts. Local small business owners attribute part of this high cost of living to the "tort tax" burden shouldered by residents.