Month: September 2015

With a monster El Niño still forecast, here’s how you can prepare

The September El Niño forecast continues to point to the possibility of a monster climate event, according to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center. Climate scientists say there is a 95% chance that El Niño will continue through the winter months, which is essential to bring increased rainfall to

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Homeowners policies may not cover your couture clothing

The possibility of losing an extensive designer wardrobe that spans the likes of Valentino, Dior and Chanel, may not be covered by your homeowners insurance. Unlike art, jewelry and watches, insurance companies have traditionally considered apparel to be among household “contents,” which are subject to deductibles and a host of

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Reasons for passing on earthquake insurance don’t add up

The Napa Valley is still recovering more than a year after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck. The temblor on Aug. 24, 2014 caused around $360 million in property damage. One year later, 62 properties remain red-tagged in Napa, meaning they are too dangerous to access. Another 900-plus properties have yellow tags,

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Clumsy moment leads to hole in million dollar art

It could be one of the most costly stumbles of all-time. A Taiwanese schoolboy was on a visit at a Leonardo da Vinci-themed art exhibit when he tripped, put his hand out to steady himself and punched a hole through a $1.5 million piece of art. The incident was captured

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