SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RECORD

California is ablaze, and not just with wildfires. The state is also engulfed in an insurance crisis that is scorching its residents, particularly those in vulnerable communities. Skyrocketing premiums and a dwindling pool of insurers are leaving homeowners, businesses, and families exposed to financial ruin. It's time for California's lawmakers to step up and extinguish this crisis before it consumes the state.

If you’re in Los Angeles, you might have noticed a billboard asking if you’ve been injured by a vegan and encouraging you to call 866-HATEVEGANS. The eye-catching billboards are part of a satire campaign launched earlier this month by the plant-based advocacy group Eat Differently.