On July 11, 2024, Insurance Commissioner Lara announced a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance policy non-renewals and cancellations for those impacted by the Thompson Fire. The announcement was made in a Department of Insurance (DOI) press release.
The moratorium is in effect for one year from July 3, 2024, for all policyholders in the following ZIP codes: 95901, 95914, 95915, 95916, 95917, 95919, 95920, 95938, 95941, 95948, 95953, 95954, 95965, 95966, 95968, 95969, 95972, and 95974.
James Gallagher, member of the California State Assembly, posted criticism of Governor Gavin Newsom and discussed concerns about legislative representation in late August 2025.
James Gallagher, Republican leader in California’s State Assembly, posted multiple critiques on August 28, 2025 about COVID-era policies for children, state spending priorities, and disaster recovery delays.
James Gallagher published several social media posts on August 27-28, 2025 concerning legislative procedures and ballot language changes.
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