Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara 

On Nov. 6, victims of the Eaton Canyon and Pacific Palisades fires called on Governor Gavin Newsom to demand the resignation of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara.

“Commissioner Lara has proven he won’t protect consumers,” said Jill Spivack, speaking at a press conference in Altadena. “Please replace him with someone who will” (Los Angeles Times; Nov. 7, 2025).

Good luck, Jill. As you know, Ricky missed a hearing in March when State Farm asked for a 38% rate hike. He was enjoying the tropical delights of Bermuda and, I might add, ignoring the return-to-work order issued to government employees (The Center Square; April 9, 2025)

Don’t you wish that you could afford a junket to Africa, Chile, Columbia, France and (best of all) New York? My gosh – Ricky spent $11,000 for four days in a five-star hotel. The cost for security was $9,000. Wow! But the performance by DJ Kitty Litter was simply fabulous! (KABC Radio and KFI Radio reports).

Fabulous!

Les Hammer
Pasadena