Letters: Scandal-plagued insurance commissioner must resign
Briefly

The article discusses various letters to the editor concerning urgent issues in California. Jim Melin calls for the resignation of California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara due to his role in a worsening home insurance crisis and accountability for his travel expenses. A group of obstetricians advocates for California bill SB 646, which aims to ensure the safety of prenatal vitamins, as many contain harmful heavy metals. Lastly, a letter critiques Trump's tariffs, explaining how they burden consumers by causing price increases instead of benefiting the economy as intended.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has neglected his duties, leading to a home insurance crisis as companies leave the state, and he should resign now.
Half of prenatal vitamins contain heavy metals that can harm health. SB 646 aims to enforce testing to ensure safety for pregnant individuals and their babies.
Trump's tariffs are a tax paid by corporations which, instead of absorbing the costs, pass them on to consumers, effectively raising prices for everyday Americans.
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