Laurence Darmiento

President Trump bashed State Farm on social media: Why it didn't come out of the blue -- Here's the backstory to the president's Truth Social post. latimes.com/business/story…

What SpaceX and its record IPO have riding on the new race to the moon -- Took a look at how the IPO and the Artemis program are tied together. latimes.com/business/story…

"California farmers were already struggling. Then came the Iran war" -- I took a look at how the state's $60 billion farm industry is being hit. latimes.com/business/story…

@mark_slapinski I'm a journalist and saw her a few months ago at a Hegseth speech. Fake pic.

I just learned Laura Loomer is 32 years old. She looks like a 60 year old with $200,000 worth of plastic surgery.

The catastrophic LA fires are driving change in the insurance industry in California: potential mandatory testing for toxins in smoke damaged homes. latimes.com/business/story…

After a months-long impasse, the House finally reauthorized the SBRR programs that have funded so many So Cal defense startups with SBA money. Now it's up to President Trump to sign the bill. latimes.com/business/story…

Californians already pay more for gas than any other state due to the state's clean air rules and taxes. Now, the sharp rise in prices due to the Iran war could be a gut punch to its economy -- or a net benefit given its big defense industry. Here's my breakdown. latimes.com/business/story…

If you read my story you will see I carefully detail the reasons, and they are not all about the Iran war.

Californians already pay through the nose for gasoline. LATimes @ldarmiento wants to lay off the pointlessly high price on the Iran war. latimes.com/business/story…

@JunkScience That's a dishonest post. My story notes the high costs are due to taxes and the clean blend. You want to criticize my piece at least be intellectually honest.

Judge sends former Google chief's spying, sexual assault lawsuit to arbitration -- This was a big victory for Eric Schmidt who doesn't want these allegations brought by his former girlfriend aired in open court. latimes.com/business/story…

California gas is pricey already. The Iran war could cost you even more latimes.com/business/story…

Democratic candidates for insurance commissioner fail to win party backing latimes.com/business/story…

Here's who is running in the heated race for insurance commissioner -- Big day today. Democrats in San Francisco are considering endorsements at their annual convention. latimes.com/business/story…

State bill would mandate insurance for homeowners who reduce wildfire risks -- Following the LA fires, this just may have a chance of passing. latimes.com/business/story…