Travis Gillmore
Author
Travis Gillmore is an avid reader and journalism connoisseur based in California covering finance, politics, the State Capitol, and breaking news for The Epoch Times.
LATEST
Mixed Opinions from Lawmakers After Newsom Combines Trump and Wildfire Special Sessions
The special session aims to provide funding for lawsuits once Trump takes office while securing $2.5 billion for wildfire recovery efforts.
Former Oakland Mayor Charged in Alleged Corruption Scheme
Sheng Thao and three codefendants allegedly participated in a pay-to-play scheme that stood to net one company nearly $90 million.
California Lawmakers Propose a Slew of Relief Bills for Fire-Devastated Families
The proposed measures would defer mortgage payments, waive permit rules, and offer cash assistance to households and businesses, among other items.
California Abandons Regulations Phasing Out Diesel Trucks
Critics of the strict air regulation plan are applauding regulators’ decision to withdraw a waiver request from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
California Insurers Could Hit All Policyholders With Extra Fees to Cover Fire Losses
If the state-mandated FAIR plan can’t cover all claims, Californians could receive insurance bills to cover the difference.
Death Toll Rises to 25 in LA Wildfires as Wind Warning Delayed Until Wednesday
More than 12,000 structures are presumed destroyed, with high winds expected starting early Jan. 15.
California Fires Could Worsen State’s Insurance Crisis
Thousands of high-end homes burned in recent fires could lead to losses topping $150 billion, putting further pressure on California’s insurance market.
California Governor Calls for Independent Investigation of Dry Fire Hydrants
Up to 20 percent of hydrants in Los Angeles were unusable when firefighters needed water.
California Governor Announces First High-Speed Rail Track to Be Laid in Next Couple of Years
Passengers could begin riding the high-speed trains by as early as 2030, officials estimated.
Strong Winds, Deadly Fires Devastate Southern California
More than 100,000 people are under evacuation orders as wildfires affect heavily populated communities in Los Angeles County.
