Why is there a home insurance crisis in California? California has one of the most expensive housing markets in the country, with a typical home value of around $784,000, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. It is also prone to earthquakes and, increasingly, wildfires. Data from the California Office of the Fire Marshall (Cal FIRE) shows that 15 of the 20 most destructive fires have occurred in the past 10 years. Based on preliminary data, the recent Eaton and Palisades fires in Los...

In recent months, Tesla vehicles have been keyed, spray-painted, had their windows smashed, tires slashed and set ablaze. According to the FBI, incidents have been reported in at least nine states since the beginning of the year. Law enforcement officials attribute this violence to people expressing their frustration with Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s foray into politics and his work with the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This uptick in Tesla vandalism could be more than just a...