California just became the first state in the nation to pass rules that require insurance companies to address smoke damage after major fires. 

California just became the first state in the nation to pass rules that require insurance companies to address smoke damage after major fires.&nbsp;

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California Now Requires Insurance Companies to Address Smoke Damage After Fire

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Federal scientists now say it’s very likely that a strong El Niño will continue through the end of the year.  

Federal scientists now say it&rsquo;s very likely that a strong El Ni&ntilde;o will continue through the end of the year. &nbsp;

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Backers of a November ballot measure that would levy a tax on billionaires are facing an uphill battle, according to a new poll released today.

Backers of a November ballot measure that would levy a tax on billionaires are facing an uphill battle, according to a new poll released today.

California Now Requires Insurance Companies to Address Smoke Damage After Fire

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