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@AngelenoInsight "10. Even rebuilding after disasters is harder now. Why Insurers wont offer full replacement coverage anymore. Or they cap payouts at pre-2020 construction costs even though materials have jumped 3050%"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:19:05 UTC 14.5K followers, 1740 engagements

"15. No one is arguing services dont cost money. But when a $XX ticket becomes $XXX or a $X recycling fee funds an agency with a $1B surplus the public has a right to ask: Where is the money going And who is benefiting 🧵 This thread is for informational purposes only. It is not legal tax or financial advice"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 06:34:51 UTC 14.5K followers, 1537 engagements

"LA Countys Quiet $75000 Real Estate Rule 🧵 On July XX LA County Supervisors will vote on renewing a powerfulbut little-knownrule. It allows the CEO to lease buy and permit use of County property without Board approvalup to $75000. Heres whats going on:"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-26 01:20:58 UTC 14.5K followers, 1932 engagements

"3. 🛠 Gas-powered lawn equipment YupCalifornia passed a law to ban the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers mowers and chainsaws starting in 2024. Why Air pollution. Even though landscapers say battery models cant handle full workdays"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-21 22:59:09 UTC 14.3K followers, 1861 engagements

"10. 🩺 State Health Insurance Penalty California reinstated the individual mandate penalty in 2020. If you dont have insurance you pay up to: $XXX per adult $XXX per child Its collected through your state income tax"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-28 03:16:58 UTC 14.6K followers, XXX engagements

"8. In 2023 the situation got so bad Gov. Newsom issued an executive order to the Insurance Commissioner. It directed him to modernize pricing speed up approvals and stop insurers from fleeing. But change has been slow"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:19:03 UTC 14.5K followers, 1903 engagements

"6. FTB Court-Ordered Debt Program rules: Garnishes wages/bank accounts Must owe $XX with a total account of $100+ Accounts remain in the program for X years FTB Tax Intercept Program: Intercepts tax refunds & lottery winnings Must owe $10+ Remains for X year"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:40:15 UTC 14.5K followers, XXX engagements

"LA Countys Immigrant-Support Plan 🧵 The Board asked for a progress report on boosting services for immigrant residents. It just dropped. Heres what you need to know:"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-17 17:29:31 UTC 14.5K followers, 8070 engagements

"4. What are the limits 🔹 Leases: XX years $10K/month 🔹 Purchases: $75000 🔹 Licenses: CEO can issue permits to use County-owned land These thresholds are based on California Government Code 25537 and 25350.60"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-26 21:57:22 UTC 14.6K followers, XX engagements

"5. 🔧 A fragile local market. With XX% of fuel refined in-state and few outside pipelines any refinery outage (or closure) tightens supplyand prices spike"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-19 18:07:52 UTC 14.5K followers, 1079 engagements

"💬 Have you considered leaving CA Whats keeping you hereor pushing you out Sound off below 👇"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-21 18:52:51 UTC 14.5K followers, 1246 engagements

"10. 💰 Total impact: Hundreds per year per household Add it up and the average CA household pays $500$1200/year in hidden feeson top of income sales property and gas taxes"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-23 06:40:55 UTC 14.5K followers, 1420 engagements

"1. Since 2020 the LA County Board has given the CEO power to act on behalf of the Board for certain real estate deals. That includes signing: Leases (under $10K/month XX years) Purchases ($75K) Licenses for use of public land"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-26 21:57:20 UTC 14.6K followers, XX engagements

"Wage Garnishments. Tax Refund Seizures. Bank Account Freezes"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:41:02 UTC 14.4K followers, XXX engagements

"Why Your Homeowners Insurance Was Just Canceled Again 🧵 If you live in California and your home insurance was dropped or your premium doubled youre not alone. Heres whats happening why its getting worse and what the state isnt telling you:"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:18:59 UTC 14.6K followers, 33.8K engagements

"4. 🏛 Judicial Council casemanagement Over $500M spent on a court system upgrade only to scrap it and return to paper. The old system remains activemoney down the drain"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-20 20:38:28 UTC 14.3K followers, 1618 engagements

"LA County Just Extended Price Gouging Protections for Renters 🧵 Tens of thousands were displaced by wildfires in January. Now the County says renters are at risk of 50%+ rent hikes without action. Heres what the Board just voted to do 👇"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-24 19:17:34 UTC 14.3K followers, 1043 engagements

"3/ 🔄 Whos involved From: Villa Del Mar Properties Ltd. (CA-based) To: VDM Partners LLC (Delaware-based) 💰 Lead investor: APW Avenue Group equity net worth $286M+ 🏢 Property managed by RCM (over 100K residential units)"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-06-30 05:22:42 UTC 14.5K followers, XXX engagements

"3. How do they get paid The contracts allow: Harris & Harris to take XXXX% of every successful collection Linebarger to take XXXX% Harris & Harris to take XXX% for FTB collections Linebarger to take XXXX% for FTB collections None of this includes costs they can charge back"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:40:14 UTC 14.5K followers, XXX engagements

"5. 💸 Wheres the funding coming from $XXXX million from Supervisor Hilda Soliss First District Community Program funds. This money will pay for planning consultant work and community engagementnot construction (yet)"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:27:18 UTC 14.3K followers, XXX engagements

"Wage Garnishments. Tax Refund Seizures. Bank Account Freezes"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:41:10 UTC 14.4K followers, XXX engagements

"9/ Below-market An appraisal pegs comparable sales in the area at $205$354 per sq ft. The Countys $XXXXXX M works out to $XXX per sq ftcomfortably under market according to staff"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 21:38:24 UTC 14.5K followers, 1433 engagements

"🔹 Fiscal Impact No impact on County General Fund Assessments will generate $38636 in revenue The increase will raise $19206 over the current rate Revenue funds maintenance of XXX acres and X acres of defensible space brush clearance"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-19 17:21:25 UTC 14.5K followers, XX engagements

"CA Projects That FailedAnd Still Got Funded 🧵 Blown budgets delayed timelines then quietly buriedthese California ventures cost billions yet left nothing to show. Lets dig in 👇"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-20 20:38:25 UTC 14.5K followers, 43.1K engagements

"2. The two private vendorsHarris & Harris and Linebargerare hired to collect delinquent fees fines and penalties from court-ordered accounts. If they cant collect your account may be referred to the California FTB (Franchise Tax Board) which has even broader authority to seize funds"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:40:13 UTC 14.5K followers, XXX engagements

"5. That creates a math problem. 📉 Insurers say theyre losing money 🧾 Reinsurance (insurance for insurers) is more expensive 🔥 Wildfires are bigger and faster So they stop writing policies or pull out entirely"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:19:02 UTC 14.5K followers, 2279 engagements

"9. 🧾 Court Penalties on Fines That $XX parking ticket In California it becomes: $XX after state and county surcharges $136+ if you miss the deadline $300+ with penalties Add-ons include fees for court construction DNA labs and night court even if your case didnt use any of those"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-28 03:16:57 UTC 14.6K followers, XXX engagements

"BREAKING: California collects more tax revenue than any other state. But where does all that money actually go We followed your sales tax income tax gas tax and fees and heres the breakdown 🧵"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-09 03:40:26 UTC 14.4K followers, 92.4K engagements

"8. 📡 Broadband for All In 2021 Newsom announced $X billion to expand high-speed internet statewide. But as of 2024 the fiber hasnt reached most rural areas. Local permits labor issues and planning delays have stalled progress. Billions allocated. Results Minimal"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:13:10 UTC 14.5K followers, 1005 engagements

"10. 🧩 What can Californians do Take private insurer conditions seriouslycomplete upgrades. At renewal shop multiple carriers or agents. Advocate for regulatory reform (rate flexibility + moratorium extension). Prepare for FAIR Plan realities (higher premiums limited coverage)"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-20 18:38:38 UTC 14.3K followers, XXX engagements

"🛒 Groceries (single person no eating out) 🧾 $105/week = $455/month Eggs: $6.49/dozen Milk: $XXXX Ground beef: $7.49/lb Avocados: $XXXX each Bottled water: $9.99/case (Prices from Ralphs Vons Smart & Final)"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-08 14:47:05 UTC 14.5K followers, 2150 engagements

"Why It Costs So Much Just to Live in California 🧵 From gas to groceries to rentCalifornia isnt just expensive its strategically unaffordable. Lets break down whats driving the cost of living sky-high in the Golden State 👇"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-21 18:52:44 UTC 14.4K followers, 17.5K engagements

"1. LA County and the Superior Court of California use private firms to collect unpaid court debt. If you cant pay you can be: Reported to the Franchise Tax Board Have your wages or bank accounts garnished Lose your tax refund lottery winnings or unclaimed property"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:40:13 UTC 14.5K followers, XXX engagements

"Why did L.A. County pay $XXXX million in rentthen decide to buy the same building for $XXXX million 🧵 1/ For XX years the County has leased 4680 San Fernando Rd. in Glendale for its Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) district office. The lease started in 1999 and ends 9/11/25. Staff on-site: XXX DPSS workers + contractors & security"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 21:38:20 UTC 14.6K followers, 34.6K engagements

"3. Why does this matter These delegated powers allow the CEO to approve deals without public hearings as long as they fall under set thresholds. This can speed things up. But it also reduces direct oversight of how County property is used"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-26 21:57:22 UTC 14.6K followers, XX engagements

"3. 📉 Insurers cant make money under price caps Prop XXX limits the rate hikes insurers can charge. With rebuilding costs and reinsurance soaring many companies cant cover risks under these capsso they simply stop renewing policies"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-20 18:38:34 UTC 14.4K followers, 1108 engagements

"4. 🛣 The Hydrogen Highway In 2004 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced a Hydrogen Highway to fuel the future. XX years later Just XX working hydrogen stations and Toyota paused car shipments due to fuel shortages. Billions invested. No mainstream use"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:13:07 UTC 14.5K followers, 1426 engagements

"15. Bottom line: You didnt do anything wrong. But unless California reforms how it regulates risk and pricing the list of uninsurable areas will grow one ZIP code at a time. 🧵"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:19:07 UTC 14.6K followers, 1706 engagements

"Wage Garnishments. Tax Refund Seizures. Bank Account Freezes"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:41:25 UTC 14.4K followers, XXX engagements

"11. And its not just homeowners. Landlords HOAs and even cities are struggling to find affordable coverage. Some developments cant get insured at all blocking loans and refinancing. XX. The big picture Californias combination of: Fire risk Housing costs Insurance price caps has created a system where even doing everything right can still leave you uninsurable"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:19:05 UTC 14.5K followers, 1760 engagements

"Wage Garnishments. Tax Refund Seizures. Bank Account Freezes. 🧵 On July XX LA County Supervisors will vote to renew controversial contracts with two private debt collectors: Harris & Harris and Linebarger. Heres how they workand how they get paid:"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:40:12 UTC 14.5K followers, 3274 engagements

"4. In FY 202324 alone: Harris & Harris was referred $XXXX million and collected $6.8M Linebarger was referred $XXXX million and collected $7.3M The County says these efforts help finance court operations and ensure unrecoverable revenue is recouped"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:40:14 UTC 14.5K followers, XXX engagements

"3. 🧪 California COVID Lab Scandal In 2020 CA signed a $XXX billion contract with PerkinElmer to run a state mega-lab in Valencia. The lab was plagued by test result failures staffing issues and underuse. It quietly shut down in 2022 after operating at just XX% capacity"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:13:07 UTC 14.5K followers, 1219 engagements

"Wage Garnishments. Tax Refund Seizures. Bank Account Freezes"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:41:38 UTC 14.4K followers, XXX engagements

"2. 📈 Then came the unintended consequence: Organized retail theft Crews began systematically targeting CVS Walgreens Targetstealing under $XXX at a time. Why Because the risk was nearly zero. Police and prosecutors couldnt keep up"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-23 16:31:10 UTC 14.5K followers, XXX engagements

"LA County Just Declared Trumps Homelessness Order a Legal Threat 🧵 The Board of Supervisors is calling an emergency review of how Trumps new Executive Order could overturn court rulings dismantle homeless protections and force massive policy changes. Heres whats happening:"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-28 16:51:18 UTC 14.6K followers, 6933 engagements

"15. 📌 Bottom line: Californias hidden tax system has become a second layer of government funding. Its designed to avoid voter resistance but it quietly takes hundreds to thousands of dollars from residents every year. Transparency Optional. 🧵 This thread is for informational purposes only and not tax legal or financial advice"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-28 03:17:01 UTC 14.6K followers, XXX engagements

"LA County Just Extended Its CEOs Power Over Public Real Estate 🧵 A motion on July XX will allow the Chief Executive Officer to lease purchase or license County land without Board approval for another X years. Heres what you should know:"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-26 21:57:20 UTC 14.6K followers, 1027 engagements

"8. 🏠 Mello-Roos Parcel Taxes Thousands of homes across California especially in newer developments have special property taxes on top of Prop XX assessments. These fund schools parks and roads but can add $1000$5000+/year to your tax bill"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-28 03:16:56 UTC 14.5K followers, XXX engagements

"1. 💡 It started with Prop XX (2014) Theft under $XXX was reclassified as a misdemeanoreven for repeat offenders. No arrest. No jail. Often not even prosecuted. The goal: reduce prison overcrowding"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-23 16:31:08 UTC 14.5K followers, XXX engagements

"🚨 Welcome to Angeleno Insights 🚨 Your #1 source for breaking news investigative reporting and in-depth coverage of Los Angeles governance. We break down the decisions shaping LAfrom the County Board of Supervisors to City Council chambersand how they impact YOU. ✅ Stay informed on #LACounty policies. ✅ Get real-time updates on #LocalNews. ✅ Join the conversation shaping LAs future. 📢 Follow us and be part of a growing community that demands transparency accountability and action Together well make Los Angeles better. #AngelenoInsights #LosAngeles #LAGovernance #CivicEngagement"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2024-12-12 08:29:33 UTC 14.5K followers, 43.4K engagements

"6. 🏠 So what happens when your insurer drops you You likely get pushed into Californias FAIR Plan a last-resort insurance pool. Its expensive. It offers less coverage. And its now the fastest-growing insurer in California"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:19:02 UTC 14.6K followers, 2181 engagements

"7. 🗑 Trash Fees In LA basic residential service costs $36.32/month. But thats just the base. Fees for: Extra bins Bulky pickups Solid Waste Lifeline surcharges Franchise pass-through costs often raise bills well past $50"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-28 03:16:55 UTC 14.6K followers, XXX engagements

"LA County Budget Warning Coming Tuesday 🧵 Supervisors Barger & Solis have introduced a motion for July XX requiring regular public reports on LA Countys budget crisis. Its a major red flagand heres why 👇"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-24 20:38:19 UTC 14.5K followers, 13.8K engagements

"🚨 BREAKING: Homelessness in LA County is down for the 2nd year in a row. LAHSA just released the official 2025 Homeless Countand for the first time in years both the City and County of Los Angeles are seeing real declines. Heres what you need to know 🧵"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-14 20:30:39 UTC 14.5K followers, 9214 engagements

"The Trump Executive Order That Could Change Homeless Policy in LA Forever 🧵 X. On July XX 2025 President Trump signed an executive order declaring homelessness a national public safety crisis. The order directs federal agencies to take unprecedented stepsincluding forced treatment grant restrictions and a crackdown on urban camping. Heres what it means for LA 👇"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:33:27 UTC 14.6K followers, 54.7K engagements

"3. 🛠 Where things stand now LA County and Centennial Partners are entering the Project Planning Phase backed by $XXX million in First District funds. The planning covers environmental review architecture transit sustainability and deep community engagement"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:27:17 UTC 14.3K followers, XXX engagements

"LA Times is to go public as LA Times Next Network. But Angeleno Insights is to remain YOUR go-to news source on LA"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-28 16:47:57 UTC 14.6K followers, 1322 engagements

"4. 🏦 Private insurers exiting Major carriers like State Farm Allstate Farmers Nationwide AmGUARD and American National have either halted new business or pulled out altogether since 2022leaving thousands without options"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-20 18:38:35 UTC 14.4K followers, 1075 engagements

"Wage Garnishments. Tax Refund Seizures. Bank Account Freezes"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:40:56 UTC 14.4K followers, XXX engagements

"Wage Garnishments. Tax Refund Seizures. Bank Account Freezes"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:41:31 UTC 14.4K followers, XXX engagements

"2. 🔻 Whos pulled back so far State Farm (stopped new policies in 2023) Allstate (stopped new policies in 2022) USAA (dropping rural customers) Farmers AAA Nationwide: filing for massive rate hikes Others are canceling quietly"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:19:00 UTC 14.5K followers, 2473 engagements

"1. California is in an insurance crisis. Major insurers are: Canceling coverage Leaving the state Refusing to write new policies Raising rates by up to XXX% Even homeowners far from fire zones are affected"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:18:59 UTC 14.6K followers, 2591 engagements

"9. Meanwhile premiums are spiking. Examples from real Californians: Sonoma: $2000 $7800/year San Diego: $1100 dropped entirely LA County: $XXX FAIR Plan + $3000 wraparound And this isnt just rural fire zones its suburbs and cities too"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 19:19:04 UTC 14.5K followers, 1921 engagements

"7. The County will pay no commission unless the debt is collected. But once collected the private firms take a sizable cut. Harris & Harris and Linebarger are also responsible for all costs unless the debt is transferred to the FTBthen the Court pays the FTBs admin fee"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:40:16 UTC 14.5K followers, XXX engagements

"6. 🧱 Preserving the historic hospital Listing the site on the National Register of Historic Places would unlock federal & state tax creditsmaking restoration affordable. The goal: preserve LA history and create new public use"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:27:18 UTC 14.3K followers, XXX engagements

"Youre Not Just Paying Taxes in California Youre Paying Hidden Fees Everywhere 🧵 From smog fees to garbage surcharges California has quietly stacked dozens of extra costs onto daily life. Heres a breakdown of the hidden charges youre likely paying and what theyre really funding:"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-27 06:34:41 UTC 14.6K followers, 34.1K engagements

"4. 🧾 Major actions the Board just approved: ✔ Apply for National Historic Register listing ✔ Begin CEQA/environmental review ✔ Amend exclusive negotiation terms ✔ Set performance milestones for developers ✔ Plan for a Climate Resilience District"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 06:27:17 UTC 14.4K followers, XXX engagements

"3/ Over the life of the lease the County has already paid $XXXX M in rent. Renewing the lease for another term would cost the same as the purchase price in just X years"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 21:38:22 UTC 14.4K followers, 1778 engagements

"5. 📸 Reunderwriting = new inspections Some insurers (like State Farm) now require expensive upgradesroof replacements clearing vegetation even removing mossusing aerial data. Homes that dont comply are dropped"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-20 18:38:35 UTC 14.3K followers, 1019 engagements

"Should CA allow private certified inspections to help with the backlog Reply below Lets talk accountability transparency and safety"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-21 17:56:56 UTC 14.4K followers, XX engagements

"4/ July XX Board motion Publishes a Notice of Intention to Purchase. Sets total acquisition budget not to exceed $XXXXXX M (price + $XXXX k escrow/title + $XXX consideration). Creates Capital Project No. 7A005. Funds come from DPSSs obligated fund balanceno new borrowing"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-25 21:38:22 UTC 14.4K followers, 1749 engagements

"1. 🥤 Plastic straws (unless you ask) Restaurants cant give you a straw unless you request one. Passed in 2018 as part of CAs push to cut ocean plastics. Repeat violations $25/day"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-21 22:59:07 UTC 14.4K followers, 1867 engagements

"6. 📝 Some reasons seem ludicrous Investigations turned up bizarre cancellation reasonsfrom a neighbors toilet to a second BBQ and outdated painteven when no violations existed"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-20 18:38:36 UTC 14.5K followers, XXX engagements

"14. 💡 The result You pay: A smog fee even if you dont get a smog test A CRV fee even if you never recycle A permit surcharge to remodel a bathroom And most of it is never called a tax but it hits your wallet all the same"
@AngelenoInsight on X 2025-07-28 03:17:00 UTC 14.6K followers, XXX engagements