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California could become 1st state to let adults add parents …

In this Feb. 18, 2020, file photo, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara speaks at a state Capitol news conference in Sacramento, Calif. A bill moving through the California Legislature would let adults add their aging parents as dependents on their health insurance. Supporters, including Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, say it will save families money by, among other things, limiting their expenses to one shared out-of-pocket maximum limit. "When we were young, our parents were there for us and took care of us," Lara said. "Now we can take care of them when they need it the most." (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California drivers owed more pandemic refunds from insurers, …

Extremely light traffic moves along the 110 Harbor Freeway toward downtown Los Angeles in March, 2020. Iin the mid-afternoon. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

California to develop new rules on home hardening to lower …

In this Nov. 18, 2020 file photo taken by a drone, residences destroyed by the Mountain View Fire line a street in the Walker community in Mono County, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Wildfires Cause Turmoil in California’s Property Insurance …

The Woolsey Fire approaches homes on Nov. 9, 2018 in Malibu. (Credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

California May Limit Auto Insurers’ Ability to Use Income, …

Ricardo Lara is seen in a file photo. (Credit: Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

California Bans Insurers From Pulling Policies in Fire-Ravaged …

The remains of burnt down homes and vehicles are seen after the Woolsey Fire in Malibu on Nov. 13, 2018. (Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Long Beach Councilwoman, Cudahy Councilman Will Face …

From left: Long Beach City Councilwoman Lena Gonzalez is seen in a photo posted to her Facebook page Oct. 10, 2018, and Cudahy Councilman Jack Guerrero is seen in an undated photo from his campaign website.

Gov. Newsom Sets Special Election for L.A. County …

State Sen. Ricardo Lara presents a bill on the Senate floor in this undated photo. (Credit: Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

California’s 1st Elected Female Lt. Gov., Openly …

At left, Ricardo Lara is seen being sworn in as California insurance commissioner on Jan. 7, 2019, in a photo posted the his Twitter page. Eleni Kounalakis, right, is seen in a photo posted to her Facebook page in September 2017.

Democrat Defeats Independent in Race for California …

State Sen. Ricardo Lara presents a bill on the Senate floor in this undated photo. (Credit: Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

Gov. Brown Signs Bill Legalizing Street Vending in …

Benjamin Ramirez, left, with his father, Alex Ramirez, right, serving food from their cart during a rally in Hollywood. (Credit: Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

California Lawmakers Approve Bill That Would Allow …

Sen. Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens, is seen in a file photo. (Credit: Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)

SoCal Lawmakers’ Proposal Would Allow All Californians …

Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) rests on his chair during a break in a Senate Rules Committee meeting in Sacramento. (Credit: Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)