Following are the top news stories that occurred in the West in 2007. Refer to the text on the left for details.
1. Freezing temperatures
Freezing temperatures in January wreaked havoc on California’s citrus crops.
2. Flood zone remapping
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA evaluated levees and flood areas.
3. Earthquakes
California compromises on bill to provide California Earthquake Authority funding.
4. Fair conduct
Washington insurers and trial lawyers battle over damages an insured can collect.
5. Auto rate regs
Calif. insurers began implementing new auto rating factors into their premiums.
6. Wicked wildfires
Western states faced an extreme number of wildfires in 2007.
7. Calif. workers’ comp shakeup
California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund, faced major setbacks.
8. Water woes
December storms in the Pacific Northwest destroyed homes and businesses.
Topics California
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