California News: A Good Week For Pelosi, Bad One For Auto Insurers

Mar. 14—Nancy Pelosi

San Francisco's Speaker of the House secures historic win for President Biden and Democrats, overseeing the narrow passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Act, with $1,400 checks for most Americans.

Auto insurers

State insurance commissioner says insurance industry overcharged California drivers by hundreds of millions of dollars in past year amid less driving and accidents, and orders a refund plan by April 30.

Bars

New state rules allow bars to open outdoors when counties hit the orange tier, which is expected in the next few weeks across the Bay Area. But bars have suffered more economic pain than most businesses.

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