In California will any insurance co insure a car with a salvage title?

Yes, but according to my insurance company, Nationwide, they won't (and the rep I talked to said it was industry practice) cover comprehensive or collision- so you'll be covered for any liability to inflict on other people/property, but any damage to the car itself, or theft, won't be covered. Essentially, if the car is Salvaged, it has no value, so it won't be insured.

== Shop around. I think Geico and Progressive will do more than liability but remember - a salvage vehicle that's been restored properly is only worth roughly 60% of the value of a comparable clean titled car - so, depending on the age and condition and value of the car it might be best to just do liability coverage.