Legislation introduced to make earthquake insurance more affordable for homeowners nationally is seen as a terrible idea by the Hartland Institute.

California's State Compensation Insurance Fund wants to reduce its staff by 25 percent.

California's State Compensation Insurance Fund wants to reduce its staff by 25 percent.

Jova strengthened to a major hurricane on Monday and forecasters warned it was likely to pick up speed as it neared Mexico's Pacific coast. With top winds reaching 120 miles per hour (195 kph), it now is a Category 3 storm