PASADENA, Calif. - Winter rains could release huge flows of mud and debris in the vast area of the Angeles National Forest burned by a wildfire, affecting San Gabriel Mountain foothill communities, the U.S. Geological Survey said Tuesday. The agency said ... [full story]

BOSTON, Mass. (AP/WWLP) - Mothers Against Drunk Driving and other concerned citizens testified in Boston in support of Senate Bill 1925 which would mandate that alcohol ignition interlocks be installed on the vehicles of all convicted drunk drivers, including first ... [full story]

Some insurance companies could go out of business if a major hurricane hits Florida, the state's insurance commissioner told a Senate panel Tuesday. But after more than an hour grilling by lawmakers, Commissioner Kevin McCarty didn't provide specifics on which ... [full story]

Property and casualty insurance rates continued to moderate through September with composite rates moving from minus 5 percent in August to minus 4 percent last month, according to electronic insurance exchange MarketScout. The Dallas-based company released its monthly market barometer, indicating ... [full story]