Southern California News

Southern California Sinkhole Blamed on Storms

Authorities are blaming the weekend storms for a giant sinkhole that’s gaped open on a Southern California street. The sinkhole, estimated at around 15 feet wide and 20 feet deep, opened Monday afternoon in Redlands in San Bernardino County. It’s …

California Water District Heads to Private Market in Face of Insurance Loss

It’s beginning look more and more like the Central Basin Municipal Water District in Southern California is going to be taking matters into its own hands in the face of being tossed out of the state’s largest insurance pool for …

Cal/OSHA Issues First High Heat Advisory Of 2014

Cal/OSHA is advising all employers to protect their outdoor workers from the risks associated with heat illness with temperatures expected to be 15 to 25 degrees above normal in both Northern and Southern California. “Early in the season, especially as …

7.5M On Fault That Shook Southern Californians Could Be Disastrous

Experts say a bigger earthquake along the lesser-known fault that gave Southern California a moderate shake could do more damage to the region than the long-dreaded “Big One” from the more famous San Andreas Fault. The Puente Hills thrust fault, …

Evacuations Were Made Following Southern California Quake

A moderate earthquake that rattled a swath of Southern California forced several dozen people in one community out of their homes after firefighters discovered foundation problems that made the buildings unsafe to enter, authorities said Saturday. Fire crews red-tagged 20 …

Another Suit Against Ex-California Priest Moving Forward

Just days after a Southern California diocese announced the settlement of two child-abuse lawsuits, a lawyer says he has no plans to settle a third suit against a former Catholic priest. Attorney Anthony De Marco tells the Sun newspaper the …

WRN Southern California Cluster Arises

Three previously unrelated Southern California insurance agencies have formed a cluster to share large clients, pool resources, ensure perpetuation, maintain independence – and to grow their cluster. Lloyd S. Berkett Insurance, L/B/W Insurance and Vinsa Insurance Associates have formed a …

Southern California Fire Danger Driven By High Winds

Red flag warnings remain posted as dry and gusty Santa Ana winds continue to buffet much of Southern California. The National Weather Service says a high-wind warning is in effect until noon Wednesday. In San Bernardino winds brought down a …

Southern California Wildfire Causes Homes To Be Evacuated

A Southern California wildfire grew to more than 15 square miles and firefighting crews prepared Friday for another bad day of gusting winds and searing weather. The fire erupted Thursday in the Camarillo area, damaging 15 homes and a cluster …

ICW Group, SIMNSA to Offer WC Care to Southern California Employees

ICW Group Insurance Cos. has entered into an exclusive partnership with Sistemas Medicos Nacionales, S.A. de C.V. (SIMNSA), to offer work comp medical treatment to Southern California employees. SIMNSA has an established relationship with Hispanic community who works in the …